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Best Texas Boarding Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,373 students located throughout Texas.

Top Texas Boarding Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Brook Hill School
The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
(Christian)
(3)
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Grades: 8-12
PK-12 (day)
| 900 students
Marine Military Academy
Marine Military Academy Photo
(1)
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 240 students
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Grades: 8-12
6-12 (day)
| 500 students
San Marcos Academy
San Marcos Academy Photo - San Marcos Academy has offered a tradition of excellence in private, Christian education since 1907.
(Baptist)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
Grades: 6-12
Pre-K-12 (day)
| 333 students
The Village School
The Village School Photo - The Village School boarding students reside in on-campus dormitories. We take pride in providing a safe, nurturing living environment.
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Grades: 6-12
PK-12 (day)
| 1,400 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Texas?
There are 5 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Texas.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Texas?
The average Texas boarding school tuition cost is $63,082 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Texas?
San Marcos Academy, founded in 1907, is the oldest boarding school in Texas.
What boarding school in Texas has the lowest acceptance rates?
St. Stephen's Episcopal School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (50%) in Texas.
What boarding school in Texas has the highest average SAT scores?
St. Stephen's Episcopal School has the highest average SAT scores (1380) in Texas.

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