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Paragon Preparatory

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Austin, TX

5206 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Austin since at least 2011

Paragon Preparatory is an independent private school in Austin, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 167 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 175 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
167
Teachers
26.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 71 girls, 96 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
175 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 57% of independent elementary schools in Texas (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 78% of independent elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 68 independent elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    151’11–12217’13–14210’15–16140’17–18167’19–20170’21–22167’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K7
    111
    25
    311
    415
    525
    625
    731
    837

    Student body

    White68%
    Asian19%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Two or more races5%
    Black2%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

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

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    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 Paragon Preparatory

    What grades does Paragon Preparatory serve?

    Paragon Preparatory serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Paragon Preparatory?

    About 167 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Paragon Preparatory?

    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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