#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
The Magellan International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Austin
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade442 students5 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Private schools in Austin, TX with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 36 of 36 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
St. Gabriel's Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Austin
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade873 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Austin Peace Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest private schools in Texas
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade708 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
St. Francis School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in Texas
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade376 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
St. Theresas Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Austin since at least 2011
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade289 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Paragon Preparatory
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade167 students6 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
International School of Texas
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Texas
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade170 students5 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Kirby Hall School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade82 students6 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Austin since at least 2011
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade146 students11 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
The Magnolia School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Texas
Austin, TX
AOverall grade87 students4 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools in Texas
Austin, TX
AOverall grade67 students3 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
St. Austin Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Austin since at least 2011
Austin, TX
AOverall grade162 students12 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Long-View Micro School
Alternative school · Grades 2–8
Smaller classes than 63% of independent schools in Texas
Austin, TX
AOverall grade82 students6 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
St. Louis Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Austin since at least 2011
Austin, TX
AOverall grade259 students12 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Aesa Prep Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Austin, TX
AOverall grade150 students6 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Regents School of Austin
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
The largest Christian school in Austin
Austin, TX
AOverall grade1,073 students10 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Brentwood Christian School
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Austin, TX
A-Overall grade647 students12 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Hyde Park Schools
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Austin
Austin, TX
A-Overall grade763 students9 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Austin International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 95% since 2011–12
Austin, TX
A-Overall grade222 students7 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Austin Jewish Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Austin, TX
B+Overall grade103 students6 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Headwaters School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Texas
Austin, TX
B+Overall grade411 students8 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Renaissance Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Austin, TX
B+Overall grade282 students
#23 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Whole Life Learning Center
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Austin, TX
B+Overall grade74 students8 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Elementary Schools in Austin, TX
Ahb Community School
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 38% since 2011–12
Austin, TX
B+Overall grade87 students10 students per teacher
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