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New Leaf Academy

Montessori school · Grades 5–8

Austin, TX

9604 FM 1826 Bldg 1, Austin, TX 78737

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 92% of Montessori schools in Texas

In Austin, Texas, New Leaf Academy is a Montessori school for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. About 5 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 5–8
Students
5
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 1 girls, 4 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of Montessori elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 95 Montessori elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by grade

    52
    71
    82

    Student body

    White40%
    American Indian or Alaska Native40%
    Hispanic or Latino20%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask New Leaf Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Texas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about New Leaf Academy

    What grades does New Leaf Academy serve?

    New Leaf Academy serves grades 5–8.

    How many students attend New Leaf Academy?

    About 5 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at New Leaf Academy?

    Call the 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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