2019 Best Boarding High Schools in TexasAbout this List

The Hockaday School

• Private School
• Dallas, TX
• PK, K-12
• 115

Junior: There is no other school like Hockaday. Our teachers challenge us with new topics and ideas in our studies, but also come out to support us in sports events and fine arts showcases. The friends that I have made at Hockaday compare to no where else. I always know that I can trust them, and, most importantly, make me laugh. Lastly, I know that after graduating that I will feel prepared to take on the world with both its exciting adventures and challenges with confidence after the Hockaday education I have received on lessons for in and outside of the classroom. Hockaday can at times be challenging but cultivates an inclusive, supportive, and positive community that I am proud to be a part of.
Read 115 Reviews

• A+

• 1,089 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Stephen's Episcopal School

• Private School
• Austin, TX
• 6-12
• 63

Alum: I loved my time at St. Stephen's. The teachers are exceptional and the lack of AP classes means that they don't just teach to the exams but what is most interesting to them -- which usually translates into much more interesting class time! I felt like I was more prepared than most of my college peers (at an elite school nonetheless!) -- my writing was better, I was better at time-management. The only thing I would change is that at the time the student body was not especially active in clubs/non-sport activities, however I think this is slowly changing.
Read 63 Reviews

• A+

• 696 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Village School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 117

Sophomore: The Village School is an amazing school with incredible staff and resources for any who choose to enroll! Most kids are from or have parents from an out-of-US country; it is definitely an open, diverse, and accepting school. Constantly new children enroll, so it's never a dull moment. The curriculum is ever-changing but is always beneficial to the students. The preparedness for out of school events and other activities should be slightly more organized than it is, but overall, this is an incredible school.
Read 117 Reviews

• A+

• 1,705 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

TMI Episcopal

• Private School
• San Antonio, TX
• 6-12
• 36

Alum: TMI is an incredible private school that values not only quality education, but also community service, student leadership, and good sportsmanship. I'd say all the students grow to be well-rounded individuals with every advantage at succeeding in life. Unlike Keystone that focuses, in my opinion, too much on academics, TMI focuses on the overall happiness and well-being of its students, while providing an engaging enviornment for student life and college-preparatory education. The campus is absolutely beautiful, and because the school is relatively small, students are trusted to act like adults and given freedoms and opportunities you won't find at other schools. Walking around this school is like being on a small private college campus. In addition, teachers are supportive of students in every way imaginable. Unlike other students at my university, I was prepared for college and able to maintain a 4.0 without trying very much.
Read 36 Reviews

• A+

• 475 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Second Baptist School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 68

Senior: I love Second Baptist. Ive been here since Pre-k and It was a great experience! All the teachers are so sweet and want to help you with everything. The students that attend here are very nice and helpful as well. Second has been my "home" for the past 12 years that I have been there. It was. a great experience and it had great education. As a college preparatory school, I believe Second Baptist has prepared me for college and the courses that I will take.
Read 68 Reviews

• A+

• 1,119 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Brook Hill School

• Private School
• Bullard, TX
• PK, K-12
• 32

Alum: I loved attending The Brook Hill School because it really felt like a family! The faculty really do care about you as a student, and really go out of their way to help you succeed! The boarding program creates a great diverse student body and provides a great opportunity to get educated on other cultures from around the world. The classes are challenging and the way the curriculum is taught is a lot like how college is! Brook Hill really prepared me for college!
Read 32 Reviews

• A+

• 680 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Allen Academy

• Private School
• Bryan, TX
• PK, K-12
• 21

Parent: Bringing our children to Allen Academy was the best decision we've ever made. Our eldest child is being challenged and nurtured in ways beyond our expectations, while our youngest child is ready to take on any challenge presented to her thanks to the focus on adaptive expertise. There is a community and family feel to the school that we never experienced at larger public schools, and I can't imagine going back. Bringing our kids here has been an investment in them and their future that's worth every penny!
Read 21 Reviews

• A+

• 340 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Marine Military Academy

• Private School
• Harlingen, TX
• 7-12
• 31

Parent: Marine Military Academy offers young men the real opportunity to experience life, become self reliant, build friendships and receive credit for jobs well done. If you work hard you will be rewarded, if you coast, you get what you put into it and if you just don't try you just don't get anything. Every aspect of how the school is run is based on simple real life rules of honor, respect, hard work and giving to others.

I wish every young man could have the chance to try the school. Amazing place among such a crazy social world we live in today. It allows them the chance to focus on learning, working hard and working with others. The school offers sports, community service, JROTC experience that is some of the best of the best. Additionally there are clubs like Key Club and NHS , CyberPatriot team, Rifle Team, you can learn to fly a plane or take cinematography among other things. This school has been going strong for 50 years and there is a reason for it! Excellent place!
Read 31 Reviews

• A

• 218 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Texas Christian School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• K-12
• 15

Works Here: I love working at TCS! I have been waiting for an opening for several years and God opened a door. This is my first year teaching at TCS and this place is amazing. Everyone works so well together, everyone loves coming to work. I am beyond thrilled to be part of this team. This is an awesome place!
Read 15 Reviews

• A

• 185 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

San Marcos Academy

• Private School
• San Marcos, TX
• K-12
• 24

Senior: San Marcos Academy is an interesting school. You get the opportunity to be meet and interact with a lot of different types of people and the teachers are very much like parent who want you to succeed, if you let them. One of the things I really don't like are the rules: many of them are unnecessary and pointless.
Read 24 Reviews

• A

• 281 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chinquapin Preparatory School

• Private School
• Highlands, TX
• 6-12
• 31

Senior: I was admitted to Chinquapin Preparatory in seventh grade. I am now a senior about to graduate in a couple of months. Reflecting on my experience, I made excellent friends. I made friends I know will accompany me on my journey after high school. As for faculty, I was close to the teachers who are no longer teaching at Chinquapin anymore. It was difficult to recreate the relationships I had with those teachers who left with other teachers who continued to teach. Since it is a small school (150 students total from grades 6-12), everybody knows everybody. The teacher-student ratio is well balanced. Not to mention, students call teachers by their first names!
Overall, it was a heck of an experience and education. Stressful, endless nights of studying for two tests and a quiz the next day payed off.
Read 31 Reviews

• A-

• 161 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Central Texas Academy

• Private School
• Granbury, TX
• PK, K-12
• 21

Niche User: The teachers are amazing. They really care about each student. Teachers are always available for tutoring and try to help as much as they can.
Read 21 Reviews

• A-

• 180 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Devereux School Texas - League City Campus

• Private School
• League City, TX
• 6-12

• NG

• 71 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

KoSchool

• Private School
• Austin, TX
• 8-12
• 1

Senior: Ko School is a very unique high school that has shaped me into the motivated, self-learner I am. I would recommend this school to anyone who prefers a hands on and autodidact approach to learning.
Read 1 Review

• NG

• 26 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio