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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Top Texas Boarding Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 71% Tuition listed
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Gr: 7-12, PG | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
San Marcos Academy
(Affiliated with Texas Baptists through the Baptist General Convention of Texas.)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,400 student Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
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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