The Circle School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 72 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,500
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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
Kind	13
1	10
2	11
3	13
4	10
5	3
6	6
7	2
8	4

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Year Founded

1965

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

72 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

51%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Clothes that kids can get messy in!

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

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 June 3- August 2. Register for as many weeks as you\'d like!

% on Financial Aid

30%

Application URL

Online Application

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.

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

The Circle School is a non-profit, independent preschool and elementary in a family cooperative environment. Currently we provide programs for children ages 3 to 13. 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.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does The Circle School cost?

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

Does The Circle School offer a summer program?

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

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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The average private school tuition in San Antonio, TX is $11,935 for elementary schools and $12,791 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Antonio, TX is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).