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Best Texas Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 3,099 students in Texas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Texas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Texas include The Brook Hill School, San Marcos Academy, and St. Stephen's Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
88% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Texas (2026)

The Brook Hill School Photo
The Brook Hill School
Gr: NS-12 | 816 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
1051 N. Houston Street
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
(3)
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Map of Levelland Christian School
Levelland Christian School
Gr: K-2 | 18 students
Christian
1905 Cactus Dr
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6019
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North Central Texas Academy Photo
North Central Texas Academy
Gr: K-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
3846 N Highway 144
Granbury, TX 76048
(254) 897-1361
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St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Gr: 6-12 | 707 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 25
Episcopal
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
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San Marcos Academy Photo
San Marcos Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
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TMI Episcopal Photo
TMI Episcopal
Gr: 6-12 | 630 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 16
Episcopal
20955 West Tejas Trail
San Antonio, TX 78257
(210) 698-7171
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Map of First Baptist Academy
First Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
505 Rollingbrook St
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 420-2740
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Marine Military Academy Photo
Marine Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-9210
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Texas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Texas include The Brook Hill School, San Marcos Academy, and St. Stephen's Episcopal School.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Texas?
8 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Texas.
How diverse are private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Texas?
Texas private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in Texas?
88% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
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$24,347
Avg. Tuition
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Students of Color
9:1
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