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New Leaf Academy

The New Leaf Academy is a K-12 Private School in beautiful South Austin.
We offer a competency-based education style with personalized programs for each student.
Our 7-to-1 student-teacher ratio is one of the lowest you will find in Austin, which means your students will get the attention they need.
Our mission is to help foster the next generation of bright, intelligent thinkers that will make a positive impact on the world.
Couple that with our philosophy of allowing students to think for themselves, and you get an ideal learning environment for your young ones.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,900
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2020
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
New Leaf Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost
$700
Summer Program Cost Notes
$700 for two weeks, $1300 for four weeks, $1950 for six weeks
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Korbin Springer
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtGuitar Lessons
Piano LessonsViolin Lessons

School Notes

  • The New Leaf Academy is a home-based private school with a lovely preschool next-door, Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse. The next-door preschool offers flexibility for parents with preschool-aged and elementary-school-aged children and saves them a trip.
  • We believe that no two students are the same. Yet most schools teach them that way. Not here. Our program is personalized to each student`s interests, talents and needs.
  • Our competency-based style means that all subjects are studied to the point ofmastery.The passing standard is 100%, just like you would want for your child.
  • We utilize the educational program of the Delphian School in Sheridan and we are proud to useHeron Booksfor our curriculum. Heron Books is a research and development team that publishes cutting edge K-12 educational materials.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New Leaf Academy cost?
New Leaf Academy's tuition is approximately $9,900 for private students and $700 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of New Leaf Academy?
The acceptance rate of New Leaf Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
Does New Leaf Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, New Leaf Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does New Leaf Academy offer?
New Leaf Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.
When is the application deadline for New Leaf Academy?
The application deadline for New Leaf Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
Their personal and tailor-made experience is quite amazing! My child has been there for 3 years now and we could not be happier!
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5  
My children both have gone to New Leaf since it opened. My son could not read since going is able to read books unassisted.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,900
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Austin, TX is $17,700 for elementary schools and $17,091 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Austin, TX is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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