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AESA Prep Academy is a private K-12th grade college preparatory school with campuses in Austin, TX, and Barcelona, Spain.
AESA was founded in 2009 upon the premise of providing a world class education in a small school environment.
AESA is fully accredited by Cognia (Advanced Ed) and prides itself in offering traditional and flexible schedules to meet the needs of individual students.
Our Mission: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR THE SCHOLAR, ATHLETE, AND ARTIST.
Our Vision: EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S VISIONARIES, LEADERS, AND CHANGE MAKERS.
Balanced Lifestyle | Culture of Inclusivity | Leadership Opportunities | Small by Design | World Class Educators | Beautiful 9 Acre Campus in the Austin Hill Country | Empowering Learning Experiences
EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S VISIONARIES, LEADERS, AND CHANGE
MAKERS
Academic Excellence for the Scholar, Athlete, and Artist.
AESA Prep Academy is a private K-12th grade college preparatory
school with campuses in Austin, TX, and Barcelona, Spain.
AESA was founded in 2009 upon the premise of providing a world
class education in a small school environment. AESA is fully
accredited by Cognia (Advanced Ed) and prides itself in offering
traditional and flexible schedules to meet the needs of individual
students.
Our Mission: AESA Prep Academy is a private,
college-preparatory school providing an unrivaled opportunity for
motivated kinder through 12th grade scholars, athletes, and artists
to become well-educated young adults who prosper and give back to
their local and global communities while living productive and
fulfilling lives. AESA provides life-altering opportunities,
empowering students to pursue their passions and fulfill their
potential by offering world-class academic excellence in a
small-school setting with flexible schedules that promote a
balanced lifestyle. AESA is dedicated to meeting the needs of the
entire student so he or she can excel in both academic and
extra-curricular passions.
Our Vision: AESA Prep Academy's vision is to be internationally
recognized for success in developing and supporting student
scholars, athletes, and artists in their quest to obtain college
scholarships and become professionals in whatever area their
abilities and desires dictate. Our efforts are dedicated to
developing compassionate, enlightened students who become
responsible and caring citizens of our nation and our world. We
will create and sustain an academic environment that inspires
confidence, integrity, passion, and empathy within each of our
students, while empowering them to reach their personal goals.
The AESA Desgin: Barbara Garza, founder of AESA Prep Academy,
is known for her visionary leadership and commitment to innovation
as AESA sets new standards for educational excellence. AESA
provides robust academic pathways, while cultivating a community
culture that is supportive, inspiring, and motivating. Students
thrive with a "Small-by-Design" model, emphasizing personalized
attention, flexible schedules, holistic student development, and a
positive learning environment.
AESA Institutes: AESA provides Institutes in
Entrepreneurialism, Computer Science, Culinary Arts,
Technology/Business, and Medical/Veterinary Careers, with a focus
on innovation and real-world problem solving through student-driven
projects.AESA's Culinary Institute provides delicious meals
made from organic, grass-fed, clean ingredients while incorporating
farm-to-table practices and student-grown produce. AESA supports
student entrepreneurial passions and provides numerous
opportunities to network, intern, and connect with some of the
brightest minds and most successful businesses in the Austin area.
The monthly AESA TALKS is a series of in-person Ted Talks hosted on
campus by a number of local business owners and professionals in a
variety of fields.
AESA is internationally one of Cognia/AdvancED's highest rated
schools and have been accredited by Cognia since 2009. The
University of Texas and Texas A&M are also Cognia
accredited.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 195 students
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Austin, TX is $18,343 for elementary schools and $18,308 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
