About the School
- School's mission is to provide a broad, stimulating and challenging educational program that is sharply focused on the development of the whole child: mind, body, and character.
- Our goal is to instill in each child the desire and enthusiasm for a life-long interest in learning and the arts.
- In addition to a challenging academic curriculum that focuses on laying a solid foundation for advanced study, students are introduced to various activities that will help them develop their skills in areas such as dance, swim, sports, gymnastics, music and drama.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for J.l. Smith Academy?
The application deadline for J.l. Smith Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(512) 206-4070
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Avg. class size: 16 students
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(512) 351-3403
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 18
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(512) 351-3403
Distance: 22.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
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(512) 250-1369
Distance: 26.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 31
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(512) 255-4491
Distance: 27.3 mi
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 18
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(512) 219-5673
Distance: 37.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
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(830) 798-1333
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Catholic
1100 Main St
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-2137
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Episcopal
3901 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 472-9525
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
306 W 29th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 474-1770
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 32
Specialized Curriculum
5206 Balcones
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 206-4070
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 18
15506 TX-71, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 351-3403
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Catholic
1100 Main St
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-2137
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Episcopal
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Austin, TX 78746
(512) 472-9525
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
306 W 29th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 474-1770
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 18
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Austin, TX 78738
(512) 351-3403
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
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Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
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Austin, TX 78748
(512) 280-1713
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
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(512) 282-2341
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Gr: PK-6 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
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(512) 472-2559
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
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(512) 676-5898
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(512) 444-4835
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Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17
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Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
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5006 Sunset Trl
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 892-0253
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 224 students
Extracurriculars: 10
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(512) 295-3636
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
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Austin, TX 78737
(512) 806-1449
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
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Austin, TX 78748
(512) 472-2559
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Alternative School
10801 Old San Antonio Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 676-5898
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
1106 W Dittmar
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7415 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 447-1447
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Catholic
1100 Main St
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-2137
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
2111 Frate Barker Road
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 280-1713
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Daycare / Preschool
12341 Brodie Ln
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 282-2341
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
3207 W. Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 472-2559
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Alternative School
10801 Old San Antonio Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 676-5898
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K | 1 student
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(512) 291-5522
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1218 W Fm 1626
Manchaca, TX 78652
(512) 414-2333
Manchaca, TX 78652
(512) 414-2333
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Baranoff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12009 Buckingham Gate Rd
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(512) 841-7100
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
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Trinity Charter Schools - Fort Worth Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
1.2 miles
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11720 S Mopac Expy
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 646-4170
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 646-4170
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Gr: K-12 | 1,364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Kocurek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2547
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