Located in Austin, TX, Children's Courtyard enrolls 44 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program within a city neighborhood.
Founded in 1986, the school serves children in the Mesa Trails area with a co–educational day care setting.
The student–teacher ratio at Children's Courtyard is 44:1, reflecting a single–teacher environment for all enrolled students.
Approximately 33% of enrolled students represent students of color, contributing to the diversity of this Austin preschool.
Children's Courtyard offers early learning programs for children from PK to kindergarten in a city–based community setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Children's Courtyard?
The application deadline for Children's Courtyard is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Children's Courtyard located?
Children's Courtyard is located in the Mesa Trails neighborhood of Austin, TX.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Children's Courtyard vs. The Childrens Courtyard
The nearest high school to Children's Courtyard is Acton Academy Northwest Austin (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Austin Jewish Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Matthew's Episcopal School (0.1 miles away)
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St. Matthew's Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8134 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 345-3040
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 345-3040
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 275 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Casner Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3838 Steck Ave
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 453-6605
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 453-6605
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
Austin Jewish Academy ![Austin Jewish Academy Photo]( "Austin Jewish Academy Photo")
(Jewish)
7300 Hart Ln
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 735-8350
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 735-8350
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7938 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Austin, TX 78759
(512) 850-5622
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 850-5622
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 Tuition listed
Hyde Park Schools ![Hyde Park Schools Photo]( "Hyde Park Schools Photo")
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Austin, TX 78759
(512) 465-8333
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 465-8333
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 746 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
10500 Jollyville Rd, Building A
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 215-2692
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 215-2692
2 miles
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4700 Grover Ave
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 502-5400
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 502-5400
3.8 miles
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Academy Of Thought And Industry Austin
Montessori School
5815 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 230-2365
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 230-2365
4.1 miles
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Miles
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Austin Jewish Academy ![Austin Jewish Academy Photo]( "Austin Jewish Academy Photo")
(Jewish)
7300 Hart Ln
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 735-8350
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 735-8350
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7938 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7944 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 459-5040
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 459-5040
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Austin Montessori Great Northern Campus
Montessori School
6817 Great Northern Blvd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 450-1940
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 450-1940
1.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 83 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Matthew's Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8134 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 345-3040
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 345-3040
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 275 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Casner Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3838 Steck Ave
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 453-6605
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 453-6605
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
7938 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7944 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 459-5040
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 459-5040
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Anderson High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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(512) 414-2538
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
0.4 miles
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Hill Elementary School
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(512) 414-2365
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
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Murchison Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
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(512) 414-3254
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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(512) 414-2350
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2350
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