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Best Travis County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 120 private schools serving 19,322 students in Travis County, TX (there are 309 public schools, serving 184,438 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Travis County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average tuition cost is $17,768, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $13,974.
33% of private schools in Travis County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Travis County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Austin International School
Austin International School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4001 Adelphi ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 331-7806
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Brentwood Christian School
Brentwood Christian School Photo
(Church of Christ)
(33)
11908 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 835-5983
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 29 Acceptance rate listed
Girls' School Of Austin
Girls' School Of Austin Photo
All-girls
2007 Mccall Rd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 478-7827
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Griffin School
Griffin School Photo - Outdoor gathering spaces on campus provide students with many different options to hang out with friends. From decks to pergolas to outdoor classrooms and sculptural spaces, there are unique and cozy areas to enjoy the warm Austin weather and catch up with friends!
5001 Evans Ave.
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 454-5797
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Strickland Christian School
Strickland Christian School Photo - Kindergarten Sentence Dictation in March
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(8)
7415 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 447-1447
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Austin- TOWN AND COUNTRY CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI
Montessori School
3801 Keats Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-7722
Gr: NS-K | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Austin- Twin Oaks Montessori
Montessori School
7804 Northwest Drive
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 467-8885
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Austin
Fusion Academy Austin Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
4701 Bee Caves Road, Suite 101
Austin, TX 78746
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
15506 TX-71, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 351-3403
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Paragon Prep Houston Street
Paragon Prep Houston Street Photo
Daycare / Preschool
831 Houston St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 452-5437
Gr: NS-PK | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
ACE Academy
ACE Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
5206 Balcones
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 206-4070
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
All Saints Episcopal Day School Austin
All Saints Episcopal Day School Austin Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
(5)
209 W 27th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 472-8866
Gr: PK-K | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Austin Classical School
Austin Classical School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
10500 Jollyville Rd, Building A
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 215-2692
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Austin Montessori School
Montessori School
5006 Sunset Trl
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 892-0253
Gr: PK-9 | 379 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
Austin Peace Academy
Austin Peace Academy Photo
(Islamic)
5110 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 926-1737
Gr: PK-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bluebonnet Montessori School Of Lakeway
Montessori School
15099 Debba Dr
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Capitol School Of Austin
Capitol School Of Austin Photo - Every year, Capitol School celebrates Snow Day, when a truck-load of snow is delivered to our front yard and students participate in a winter and snow-themed activities. This is a favorite for many of our students who have never seen real snow!
Special Education School
2011 W Koenig Lane
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 467-7006
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral School Of St. Mary
Cathedral School Of St. Mary Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
910 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-1480
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chantele Cisneros
Chantele Cisneros Photo - 2024 Leadership Award recipients
(Catholic)
2026 GUADALUPE STs
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 477-3751
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
3501 W Whitestone Blvd
Austin, TX 78613
(512) 543-4410
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Headwaters School
Headwaters School Photo - Headwaters Students are Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers ranging from 18 months to high school seniors.
Montessori School
(3)
807 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-8142
Gr: PK-12 | 525 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Hill Country Christian School of Austin
Hill Country Christian School of Austin Photo
(Christian)
(6)
12124 Ranch Rd 620 North
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 331-7036
Gr: PK-12 | 727 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4700 Grover Ave
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 502-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hyde Park Schools
Hyde Park Schools Photo
(Christian)
11400 N. Mopac Expy
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 465-8333
Gr: PK-12 | 746 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
The Magellan International School
The Magellan International School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
7938 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 782-2327
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Sinai Christian Academy
(Christian)
5900 Cameron Road
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 451-0808
Gr: K-1 | 8 students
Rawson Saunders
Rawson Saunders Photo
Special Education School
2614A Exposition Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 476-8382
Gr: 1-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Redeemer School
Redeemer School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School has been proudly serving the Austin area since 1955.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(11)
1500 W Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 451-6478
Gr: NS-8 | 545 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Regents School Of Austin
Regents School Of Austin Photo - Since our first year of varsity athletics in 2000, Regents has won state championships in football (2010, 2006, 2003, 2002, and 2001), volleyball (2006) and cheerleading (2006) as well as numerous regional, bi-district and district titles in other sports. Enthusiastic participation is important as we continue to seek to honor God through our athletic program.
(Christian)
(6)
3230 Travis Country Circle
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 899-8095
Gr: K-12 | 1,030 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
5901 Southwest Pkwy
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 299-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 54 Tuition listed
St. Andrews Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
5901 Sw Pkwy
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 299-9657
Gr: 12 | 100 students
St. Francis School
St. Francis School Photo - Our amazing SFS faculty and staff!
300 E Huntland Dr
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 454-0848
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
120 West Oltorf Street
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-8547
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Louis Catholic School
St. Louis Catholic School Photo - St. Louis Catholic School Montessori ages 3 to 5, Pre-K4 to 8th grade
(Catholic)
(2)
2114 Saint Joseph Blvd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 614-6622
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Martins Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
606 W 15th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-4037
Gr: NS | 120 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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Travis County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2700 W Anderson Ln Ste 601
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 299-5732
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
2901 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 447-8516
Gr: K-9 | 22 students
1414 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 821-9900
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Tuition listed
Hope Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6414 N Hampton Drive
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 926-0003
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
1701 Toomey Rd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 576-2166
Gr: Inquire with school | 60 students
7020 Village Center Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 343-0071
Gr: PK-1 | 75 students
J.l. Smith Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
11530 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 282-7739
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
7915 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 326-2286
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
8210 S 1st Street
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 282-4263
Gr: K-10 | 26 students
2300 Cedar Bend Dr
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 835-2443
Gr: NS-PK
2200 Justin Ln.
Austin, TX 78757
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students
St. James' Episcopal School (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1941 Webberville Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 926-4214
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Sankalpa Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
2215 E M. Franklin Ave
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 525-8078
Gr: NS-3 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
12871 N Us Highway 183 Ste 105
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 472-1231
Gr: 5 | 35 students
7625 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 458-9100
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
9000 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 291-0090
Gr: K | 22 students

Overview

This County (Travis County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
132 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
19,322 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2,242 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1279
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,768
$13,974
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,601
$666
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,085
$5,116
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$16.78 million
$43.09 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
17 Students
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,162 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,883 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%
# Black Students
465 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
9,120 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
48%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
500 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
6,292 Students
112,501 Students
% of Others Students
33%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Travis County, TX?
How many private schools are located in Travis County?
120 private schools are located in Travis County.
How much do private schools cost in Travis County?
The average tuition cost is $17,768, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $13,974.
How diverse are private schools in Travis County?
Travis County private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Travis County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Travis County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Travis County?
33% of private schools in Travis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Travis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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