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The Magnolia School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Austin, TX

3500 Ranch Rd 620 S, G-200, Austin, TX 78738

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Texas
  • Growing: enrollment up 190% since 2015–16

In Austin, Texas, The Magnolia School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 87 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in Texas. Enrollment is up about 190% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 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
87
Teachers
20.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 54 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in Texas (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 59% of independent elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 68 independent elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    30’15–1648’17–1874’19–20134’21–2287’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K9
    19
    211
    316
    411
    511
    611
    73
    86

    Student body

    White77%
    Asian9%
    Black6%
    Two or more races6%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Magnolia School 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 The Magnolia School

    What grades does The Magnolia School serve?

    The Magnolia School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend The Magnolia School?

    About 87 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Magnolia School?

    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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