Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Children's Courtyard
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 42%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Children's Courtyard often compared to?
Children's Courtyard is often viewed alongside schools like The Childrens Courtyard by visitors of our site.
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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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 275 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8134 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 345-3040
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3838 Steck Ave
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 453-6605
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Jewish
7300 Hart Ln
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 735-8350
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
7938 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12
Northwest Austin
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 850-5622
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 746 students
Sports: 14
Christian
11400 N. Mopac Expy
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 465-8333
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
10500 Jollyville Rd, Building A
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 215-2692
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 7
4700 Grover Ave
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 502-5400
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students
Montessori School
5815 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 230-2365
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Jewish
7300 Hart Ln
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 735-8350
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
7938 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
7944 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757
(513) 966-4420
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-4 | 83 students
Montessori School
6817 Great Northern Blvd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 450-1940
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 275 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8134 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 345-3040
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3838 Steck Ave
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 453-6605
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
7938 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
7944 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757
(513) 966-4420
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anderson High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8403 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8601 Tallwood Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Doss Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7005 Northledge Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 930 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Murchison Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 N Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Pillow Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3025 Crosscreek Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2350
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2350
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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