St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo

Best Texas Boarding Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,333 students located throughout Texas.

Top Texas Boarding Schools (2026-27)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Brook Hill School
The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
(Christian)
(3)
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Gr: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 71% Tuition listed
Marine Military Academy
Marine Military Academy Photo
(1)
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Gr: 7-12, PG | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
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
San Marcos Academy Photo - San Marcos Academy has offered a tradition of excellence in private, Christian education since 1907.
(Baptist)
2801 Ranch Road 12
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
The Village School
The Village School Photo - The Village School boarding students reside in on-campus dormitories. We take pride in providing a safe, nurturing living environment.
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (TX)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
5 Schools
6.4 Schools
# Students
3,373 Students
2,517 Students

Academics and Faculty

This State (TX)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
69%

Academic Programs

This State (TX)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Texas report Avg. IB Courses, so the South regional average is shown for that row.
Avg. AP Courses
23
22
Avg. IB Courses
32
28
Avg. Class Size
15
13

Academic Performance

This State (TX)
US
Avg. SAT Score
1246
1271
Avg. ACT Score
28
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
64%
59%

Tuition and Finances

This State (TX)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Texas report Avg. Tuition (Day) and Avg. Endowment, so the South regional average is shown for those rows.
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$63,082
$64,455
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$29,034
$38,004
Avg. Tuition (International)
$63,030
$62,450
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
29%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$19,798
$27,075
Avg. Endowment
$62 MM
$84 MM

Student Diversity

This State (TX)
US
% Students of Color
30%
30%
% International Students
32%
27%
% Boarding Students
44%
59%

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 $63,432 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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