Cathedral School of St. Mary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 51% since 2011–12
Austin, TX
BOverall grade153 students13 students per teacher
Private schools in Austin, TX
74 private schools in Austin, TX, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 8Christian schools 10Montessori schools 21Independent schools 16High schools 16Preschools 19Special education schools 4
Aesa Prep Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Austin, TX
AOverall grade150 students6 students per teacher
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
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
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
Mariposa Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Austin
Austin, TX
BOverall grade100 students13 students per teacher
School in the Hills, River Place
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
One of 11 Montessori schools in Austin
Austin, TX
BOverall grade94 students9 students per teacher
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
Ahb Community School
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 38% since 2011–12
Austin, TX
B+Overall grade87 students10 students per teacher
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
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
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
Cedars Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades K–6
One of 11 Montessori schools in Austin
Austin, TX
BOverall grade79 students13 students per teacher
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
City School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 7 Christian schools in Austin
Austin, TX
BOverall grade71 students
Waterloo School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
One of 7 Christian schools in Austin
Austin, TX
BOverall grade70 students9 students per teacher
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
ACE Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Texas
Austin, TX
AOverall grade59 students4 students per teacher
Ascent: An Acton Academy
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 60% since 2019–20
Austin, TX
BOverall grade56 students9 students per teacher
Academy of Thought and Industry Austin
Montessori school · Grades 6–12
One of 11 Montessori schools in Austin
Austin, TX
BOverall grade54 students9 students per teacher
Casner Christian Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
Austin, TX
B+Overall grade48 students13 students per teacher
Williams School
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–6
The largest special education school in Austin
Austin, TX
B+Overall grade43 students6 students per teacher
Capitol School of Austin
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–5
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Austin, TX
B+Overall grade42 students7 students per teacher
Odyssey School
Special education school · Grades 5–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Austin
Austin, TX
AOverall grade41 students4 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Austin, TX
How many private schools are in Austin, TX?
74 private schools in Austin, TX, with about 12,150 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Austin, TX?
The most common are Montessori schools (21), independent schools (16), Christian schools (10), Catholic schools (8).
Are there private high schools in Austin, TX?
Yes: 16 private schools in Austin, TX teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Austin, TX offer pre-K?
54 private schools in Austin, TX offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Austin, TX have?
The average school has 8.7 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Austin, TX?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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