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Acton Academy Dripping Springs
Appamada School
Dripping Springs Christian Academy

Dripping Springs Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 244 students in Dripping Springs, TX.
33% of private elementary schools in Dripping Springs, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Elementary Schools in Dripping Springs, TX (2026-27)

Acton Academy Dripping Springs Photo
Acton Academy Dripping Springs
Gr: 1-6
Alternative School
1000 Hays Country Acres Rd.
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 731-5540
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Appamada School Photo
Appamada School
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
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Dripping Springs Christian Academy Photo
Dripping Springs Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
800 W Hwy 290, Bldg C, Ste 100
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-9738
(3)
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Dripping Springs, TX Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+200.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
244
Students
+1,061.9% (+223 students) 10-yr
$15,713
Avg. Tuition
+57.1% (+$5,713) 9-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+75.0% (+6 students) 9-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+20.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dripping Springs)
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,286 Schools
# Students
244 Students
268,603 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025122214199
2024122208192
2023113208193
2022100216205
202164211201
202064203188
201964211193
201864208190
201759215199
201640213196
201521203183
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0.22
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.220.700.64
20240.220.700.64
20230.220.700.63
20220.250.690.62
20210.430.690.62
20200.430.690.62
20190.430.690.61
20180.430.690.60
20170.460.680.59
20160.000.680.59
20150.000.690.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
896 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,085 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
45,141 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
17%
# Black Students
n/a
13,626 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
21 Students
118,934 Students
% White Students
13%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202513%45%55%
202413%46%55%
202313%46%55%
202215%47%57%
202130%47%57%
202030%47%58%
201930%47%59%
201830%47%59%
201736%47%61%
2016100%47%61%
2015100%47%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
417 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
146 Students
67,146 Students
% of Others Students
87%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202587%25%22%
202487%25%22%
202387%26%22%
202285%25%22%
202170%25%20%
202070%24%19%
201970%25%20%
201870%24%20%
201764%26%19%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
27,409 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20256:110:111:1
20246:110:111:1
20237:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20215:110:111:1
20205:110:111:1
20195:110:111:1
20185:110:111:1
20175:110:111:1
20166:111:112:1
20155:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025141516
2024141415
2023121415
2022121415
2021101415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
201781415
201681415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,713
$12,460

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$15,713$13,349$14,043
2024$15,713$10,919$12,357
2023$14,713$10,415$11,693
2022$12,213$10,055$11,199
2021$12,213$9,626$10,824
2020$11,500$9,478$10,496
2019$11,500$9,146$10,300
2018$11,500$8,570$10,056
2017$11,500$8,296$9,712
2016$10,000$7,985$9,307
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202525%23%34%
202425%22%33%
202325%23%33%
202222%23%32%
202122%23%32%
202022%23%31%
201922%23%30%
201822%22%29%
201710%21%29%
201610%20%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,306

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$3,000$4,272$6,227
2024$3,000$4,569$6,113
2023$3,000$4,046$5,785
2022$3,000$3,924$5,514
2021$3,000$3,744$5,269
2020$3,000$3,621$5,141
2019$3,000$3,282$5,007
2018$3,000$3,172$4,752
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Dripping Springs, TX?
3 private elementary schools are located in Dripping Springs, TX.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dripping Springs?
33% of private elementary schools in Dripping Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Dripping Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Dripping Springs include: Acton Academy Dripping Springs vs. Appamada School, Appamada School vs. Acton Academy Dripping Springs

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