Top Southwestern Boarding Schools

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The Brook Hill School Photo - Award-winning orchestra, choir, and visual arts programs.
The Hockaday School Photo
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.
St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo
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 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.
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!
Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School Photo
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.
The Village School Photo - The Village School is located in the Energy Corridor of Houston, Texas, and hosts a vibrant international population which enriches the school community with a global perspective.
San Marcos Academy Photo - Spirit and tradition are always alive at SMA.

Top Southwestern Boarding Schools (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School
    Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School Photo
    (Catholic)
    811 W. Donovan Street
    Houston, TX 77091
    (312)416-1955
    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 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 680 students
  • The Hockaday School
    The Hockaday School Photo
    All-girls 
    (1)
    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 - 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.
    All-boys 
    320 Iwo Jima Blvd
    Harlingen, TX 78550

    Grades: 7-12, PG | 261 students
  • New Mexico Military Institute
    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.
    (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 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!
    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 - 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.
    (2)
    1000 Orme School Road, H.C. 63, Box 3040
    Mayer, AZ 86333
    (928)632-7601
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 154 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 - Spirit and tradition are always alive at SMA.
    (Baptist)
    2801 Ranch Road 12
    San Marcos, TX 78666
    (800)428-5120
    Grades: 6-12 | K-12 (day) | 260 students
  • Verde Valley School
    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.
    (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 is located in the Energy Corridor of Houston, Texas, and hosts a vibrant international population which enriches the school community with a global perspective.
    13051 Whittington Dr.
    Houston, TX 77077
    (281)496-7900
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1750 students
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