For the 2026 school year, there are 8 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 4,423 students located throughout Southwestern.
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Best Southwestern Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 850 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 71%
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non-denominational, conservative, evangelical, Christian tradition
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Gr: 7-12, PG | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
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All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Gr: 9-12, PG | 871 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
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101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Gr: 8-12, PG | 95 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
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1000 E. Orme School Road,
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
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Episcopal
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 333 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
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Affiliated with Texas Baptists through the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
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3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Southwestern area of the USA?
There are 8 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Southwestern area of the USA.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Southwestern area of the USA?
The average Southwestern area of the USA boarding school tuition cost is $56,871 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Southwestern area of the USA?
New Mexico Military Institute, founded in 1891, is the oldest boarding school in Southwestern area of the USA.
What boarding school in Southwestern area of the USA has the lowest acceptance rates?
St. Stephen's Episcopal School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (50%) in Southwestern area of the USA.
What boarding school in Southwestern area of the USA has the highest average SAT scores?
St. Stephen's Episcopal School has the highest average SAT scores (1380) in Southwestern area of the USA.
Which boarding schools in Southwestern area of the USA are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Southwestern area of the USA include: The Orme School vs. Verde Valley School, Verde Valley School vs. The Orme School
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