Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Yearly Tuition: $37,595
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Rawson Saunders
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Yearly Tuition: $37,595
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Rawson Saunders ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Extra-curric.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Grade 4 and 5 highest with 36 students each, while Grade 1 has the fewest at 8.
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Motto
Where dyslexic means extraordinary!
Student Body
Total Students
214 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$37,595
Tuition Notes
Visit rawsonsaunders.org/about/admissions to see additional tuition and fee information.
Summer Program Cost
$4,156
Summer Program Cost Notes
Jumpstart 1st Grade Half-Day Program cost is $2,500
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,977
Admissions Director
Emily Austin
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Mascot
Panther
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Architecture ClubChess Club
CodingRobotics
Start-Up Kids Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubMusic Lessons
Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballCross Country
FootballSoccer
Volleyball
School Notes
- Founded in 1997, Rawson Saunders is an academically excellent, fully accredited and commended, full-curriculum, college-prep, non-profit, independent school for students with dyslexia. It is the only school in central Texas of its kind and one of a few in the country. Rawson Saunders is recognized nationally as a leader in innovative, multisensory teaching methods tailored specifically to the way students with dyslexia--and in fact all children--learn best.Through individualized, multisensory, research-driven instruction within small class sizes, we cultivate our students' strengths while effectively addressing their needs. Rawson Saunders provides a nurturing and academically challenging environment through which bright students with dyslexia can develop to their fullest potential.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rawson Saunders cost?
Rawson Saunders's tuition is approximately $37,595 for private students and $4,156 for summer students.
Does Rawson Saunders offer a summer program?
Yes, Rawson Saunders offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Rawson Saunders offer?
Rawson Saunders offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Rawson Saunders's ranking?
Rawson Saunders ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Rawson Saunders?
The application deadline for Rawson Saunders is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rawson Saunders located?
Rawson Saunders is located in the Tarrytown neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Tarrytown.
School Calendar
View the Rawson Saunders yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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4407 Red River St
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 472-2262
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
801 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-8142
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
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26450 Ranch Rd 12
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(512) 484-4976
Distance: 137.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 2
Special Education School
2815 Rosefield Drive
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 479-0800
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 13
Special Education School
4407 Red River St
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 472-2262
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
801 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-8142
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
26450 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 484-4976
Distance: 137.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 2
Special Education School
2815 Rosefield Drive
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 479-0800
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
801 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-8142
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
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(512) 288-5942
Distance: 137.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 2
Special Education School
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Houston, TX 77080
(713) 479-0800
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
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(512) 478-7827
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Austin, TX 78705
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Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
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Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 7
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(512) 502-5400
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Specialized Curriculum
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Avg. class size: 18 students
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Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
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Extracurriculars: 32
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(512) 476-4393
Distance: 1.6 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
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(512) 474-1770
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
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