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Best Texas Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,343 students located throughout Texas.

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Quick Facts (2026)

# Boarding Schools: 5
# Students Served: 3,343
Average Tuition: $64,050
Average Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average Class Size: 15 students
% Students Boarding: 44%
% International Students: 30%
% Students of Color: 30%
% Students on Financial Aid: 29%
Average SAT Score: 1,246
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%

Quick Facts (2026)

# Boarding Schools: 5
# Students Served: 3,343
Average Tuition: $64,050
Average Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average Class Size: 15 students
% Students Boarding: 44%
% International Students: 30%
% Students of Color: 30%
% Students on Financial Aid: 29%
Average SAT Score: 1,246
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%

Top Texas Boarding Schools (2026)

The Brook Hill School

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

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Marine Military Academy

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

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St. Stephen's Episcopal School

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

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San Marcos Academy

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

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The Village School

Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,400 students

Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Avg. class size: 18 students

Acceptance rate: 50%

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13051 Whittington Drive

Houston, TX 77077

(281) 496-7900

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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 $64,050 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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