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The Orme School Photo - Sustainability is not a catch phrase here at Orme. It is a commitment that is woven into your daily life, from Sustainability Classes to your meals.
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The Orme School Photo - Sustainability is not a catch phrase here at Orme. It is a commitment that is woven into your daily life, from Sustainability Classes to your meals.
The Village School Photo - The Village School's International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is one of the highest-rated academic programs in the world, and prepares students to excel at any size university, and to be leaders in the 21st century. Many students achieve such exceptional academic outcomes that they are sought after by and succeeding at their top-choice universities.
Marine Military Academy Photo - All Marine Military Academy (MMA)Cadets participate in public parades held throughout the year. All parades are held on the MMA Parade Grounds directly adjacent to the Iwo Jima Monument, located at 320 Iwo Jima Boulevard in Harlingen, next to Valley International Airport. MMA’s Honor Band and Silent Drill Team performs at most parades with the exception of summer camp and introductory training graduations.
The Brook Hill School Photo - Award-winning orchestra, choir, and visual arts programs.
Verde Valley School Photo - World class rock climbing and hundreds of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails near our campus keep our afternoon activities program varied and exciting.
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumnae past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.
St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo
San Marcos Academy Photo - Spirit and tradition are always alive at SMA.
North Central Texas Academy Photo - The NCTA music department produces some outstanding musicians and singers -- many taking #1 ratings at State TAPPS meets. The NCTA art team captured the TAPPS State Championship three years in a row -- 2011, 2012, and 2013 . . . an amazing feat!
TMI Episcopal Photo - All Saints Chapel. TMI welcomes those from other spiritual traditions and celebrates our religious diversity as we journey together and on a path of spiritual and moral growth.
The Hockaday School Photo

Top Southwestern Boarding Schools (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School
    (Catholic)
    811 W. Donovan Street
    Houston, TX 77091
    3124161599
    Grades: 9-12 | 573 students
  • The Brook Hill School
    The Brook Hill School Photo - Award-winning orchestra, choir, and visual arts programs.
    (Christian)
    1051 N Houston
    Bullard, TX 75757
    903-894-5000
    Grades: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 680 students
  • The Hockaday School
    The Hockaday School Photo
    All-girls 
    11600 Welch Road
    Dallas, TX 75229
    214-360-6526
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1090 students
  • Marine Military Academy
    Marine Military Academy Photo - Early morning Colors are an honored tradition observed by MMA Corps of Cadets, staff and faculty. Every Monday through Friday morning, the Corps of Cadets march to the front of the military headquarters, coming to attention in front of the flag pole. To see Old Glory unfurl in the early morning sunshine against a brilliant blue Texas sky; and MMA’s Corps of Cadets - all at attention dressed in U.S. Marine Corps crisp, clean uniforms; staff and faculty standing erect with right hand over heart or in salute as appropriate…all in unison, in patriotic salute…oh, what a feeling, and what an awesome beginning to each day here at the Academy!
    All-boys 
    320 Iwo Jima Blvd
    Harlingen, TX 78550

    Grades: 7-12, PG | 261 students
  • New Mexico Military Institute
    New Mexico Military Institute Photo - NMMI offers a high and low ropes course, a rappelling tower, paintball club, scuba club, hiking club and several other outdoor groups!
    (7)
    101 West College Blvd
    Roswell, NM 88201
    800-421-5376
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 871 students
  • North Central Texas Academy
    North Central Texas Academy Photo - The NCTA cheer leading squad travels with the sports teams in various seasons.
    3846 N. Hwy. 144
    Granbury, TX 76048
    254.897.4822
    Grades: K-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 192 students
  • The Orme School
    The Orme School Photo - Life at Orme provides positive and healthy choices within a framework and philosophy proven successful since 1929.
    1000 Orme School Road, H.C. 63, Box 3040
    Mayer, AZ 86333
    928-632-7601
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 130 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) | 696 students
  • San Marcos Academy
    San Marcos Academy Photo - Beautiful 220-acre hill country campus is ideal for equestrian and other outdoor activities.
    (Baptist)
    2801 Ranch Road 12
    San Marcos, TX 78666
    1-800-428-5120
    Grades: 6-12 | 4-12 (day) | 260 students
  • TMI Episcopal
    TMI Episcopal Photo - TMI`s boarding program attracts students from around the globe, bringing a unique sense of culture and community that enriches the lives of all students at TMI. Approximately 60 boarders create a positive impact by sharing and learning with their fellow classmates through intercultural celebrations, religious diversity, and student clubs. TMI`s dedicated residential life faculty and staff create a home away
    (Episcopal)
    20955 West Tejas Trail
    San Antonio, TX 78257
    2106987171
    Grades: 9-12 | 465 students
  • Verde Valley School
    Verde Valley School Photo - Write, score and perform an original musical. Create your own violin in welding class and play it with the VVS rock or jazz band! Our approach to the arts is student-centered, performance-based and quite unique.
    (12)
    3511 Verde Valley School Road
    Sedona, AZ 86351
    928-284-2272
    Grades: 9-12 | 120 students
  • The Village School
    The Village School Photo - The Village School's International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is one of the highest-rated academic programs in the world, and prepares students to excel at any size university, and to be leaders in the 21st century. Many students achieve such exceptional academic outcomes that they are sought after by and succeeding at their top-choice universities.
    1305 Whittington Drive
    Houston, TX 77077
    847-840-3064
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1750 students
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