#1 Best Independent 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 Independent Schools in Austin, TX
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#2 Best Independent Schools in Austin, TX
Griffin School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade160 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent 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
#4 Best Independent 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
#5 Best Independent 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
#6 Best Independent 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
#7 Best Independent 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
#8 Best Independent 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
#9 Best Independent Schools in Austin, TX
Fusion Academy Aus: Austin
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools in Texas
Austin, TX
A-Overall grade90 students3 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent 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
#11 Best Independent Schools in Austin, TX
Headwaters School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 143% since 2015–16
Austin, TX
BOverall grade422 students6 students per teacher
#12 Best Independent Schools in Austin, TX
The Girls' School of Austin
Independent school · Grades K–8
The only all-girls school in Austin
Austin, TX
BOverall gradeAll girls143 students9 students per teacher
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