The Circle School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 51 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,500
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

The Circle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	The Circle School
Pre-K	12
Kind	6
1	7
2	7
3	6
4	2
5	2
6	4
8	5

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Year Founded

1965

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Last Day of School

Tue. Jun 1, 2027

School Motto

Cultivating the whole child to become an impactful citizen of the Earth.

Student Body

Total Students

51 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Clothes that kids can get messy in!

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,500

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Tuition Notes

$10500 K-8 $11500 PreK

Summer Program Cost Notes

Afternoon and morning sessions available each week from from early June to early August. Register for as many weeks as you\'d like!

% on Financial Aid

30%

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

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Red, White

School Notes

The Circle School is a non-profit, independent preschool, elementary, and middle school in a family cooperative environment. Currently we provide programs for children 3 - 14 years of age.
The Circle School provides small classes, individual attention, and a curriculum that emphasizes the arts, music, and knowledge of world cultures.
The Circle School's educational mission is to foster and encourage each child's awareness and respect for her/his own unique self, within a framework of shared community ethics and knowledge, as the foundation for relevant and innovative leadership development.

The Circle School is a private, Family Cooperative school for students in PreK-3 through 8th grade with a mission to cultivate the whole child to become an impactful citizen of the earth. The Circle School has a small student-teacher ratio and follows a nature-based learning program where students spend several hours a day outside. The school uses child-centered learning and a culturally diverse program to provide a wide range of learning within its students.The Circle School's educational mission is to foster and encourage each child's awareness and respect for her/his own unique self, within a framework of shared community ethics and knowledge, as the foundation for relevant and innovative leadership development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Circle School cost?

The Circle School's tuition is approximately $10,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Circle School?

The acceptance rate of The Circle School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. The Circle School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Texas with low acceptance rates.

Does The Circle School offer a summer program?

Yes, The Circle School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is The Circle School's ranking?

The Circle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for The Circle School?

The application deadline for The Circle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is The Circle School located?

The Circle School is located in the Mahncke Park neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 1 other private schools located in Mahncke Park.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in San Antonio, TX is $10,953 for elementary schools and $11,589 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Antonio, TX is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).