For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,344 students located throughout Texas.
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Top Texas Boarding Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Grades: 8-12
PK-12 (day)
PK-12 (day)
| 850 students
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 261 students
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Grades: 8-12
6-12 (day)
6-12 (day)
| 500 students
San Marcos Academy
(Baptist)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
Grades: 6-12
Pre-K-12 (day)
Pre-K-12 (day)
| 333 students
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Grades: 6-12
PK-12 (day)
PK-12 (day)
| 1,400 students
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 $59,302 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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