For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 2,853 students in Texas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Texas.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Texas include San Marcos Academy, TMI Episcopal, and The Brook Hill School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Texas private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Texas (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1051 N. Houston Street
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Gr: NS-12 | 816 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Central Texas Academy ![North Central Texas Academy Photo - The NCTA 500-acre campus features many beautiful areas, such as this 7-acre walking garden.]( "North Central Texas Academy Photo - The NCTA 500-acre campus features many beautiful areas, such as this 7-acre walking garden.")
(Christian)
3846 N Highway 144
Granbury, TX 76048
(254) 897-1361
Granbury, TX 76048
(254) 897-1361
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen's Episcopal School ![St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - The St. Stephen's Chapel at sunset]( "St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - The St. Stephen's Chapel at sunset")
(Episcopal)
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Gr: 6-12 | 707 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Marcos Academy ![San Marcos Academy Photo - Competitive athletics program for boys and girls in middle and upper school (grades 6-12).]( "San Marcos Academy Photo - Competitive athletics program for boys and girls in middle and upper school (grades 6-12).")
(Baptist)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
TMI Episcopal ![TMI Episcopal Photo - Walker Innovation Center]( "TMI Episcopal Photo - Walker Innovation Center")
(Episcopal)
20955 West Tejas Trail
San Antonio, TX 78257
(210) 698-7171
San Antonio, TX 78257
(210) 698-7171
Gr: 6-12 | 630 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marine Military Academy ![Marine Military Academy Photo - MMA Leatherneck Football Team]( "Marine Military Academy Photo - MMA Leatherneck Football Team")
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-9210
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-9210
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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