Top 5 Best Hays County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 3,605 students in Hays County, TX.
The best top ranked private preschools in Hays County, TX include Ladybird Montessori School, Austin Waldorf School and Santa Cruz Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Texas private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
64% of private preschools in Hays County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Hays County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ladybird Montessori School
Ladybird Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
2050 Cole Springs Road
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Austin Waldorf School
Austin Waldorf School Photo - Grade Two Classroom
Special Program Emphasis
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Grades: PK-12
| 421 students
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
(Christian)
(2)
1401 Davis Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
Grades: PK-12
| 1,557 students
San Marcos Academy
San Marcos Academy Photo - Competitive athletics program for boys and girls in middle and upper school (grades 6-12).
(Baptist)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 353 students
Santa Cruz Catholic School
(Catholic)
1100 Main St
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-2137
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Dripping Springs Christian Academy
Dripping Springs Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
800 W Hwy 290, Bldg C, Ste 100
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-9738
Grades: NS-12
| 167 students
Pathways School At Dsumc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Po Box 99
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-7541
Grades: PK-K
| 63 students
Rocking Horse Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
6022 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 405-3700
Grades: NS-PK
| 237 students
St. St.ephen's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
6000 Fm 3237
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-9857
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Wimberley Montessori
Montessori School
45 La Buena Vista Drive
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-6055
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
Wonderland School
(Christian)
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked private preschools in Hays County, TX include Ladybird Montessori School, Austin Waldorf School and Santa Cruz Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Hays County, TX?
11 private preschools are located in Hays County, TX.
How diverse are private preschools in Hays County, TX?
Hays County, TX private preschools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Hays County, TX?
64% of private preschools in Hays County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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