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)
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
Harlingen, TX
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: 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: 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
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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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%
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