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The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs

12610 Nutty Brown Rd
Austin, TX 78737

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The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs in Austin, TX, serves 181 students in early childhood through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, rural community setting.

The school offers programs from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten with a student–teacher ratio of 91:1 supported by 2 teachers.

Approximately 11% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.

As a rural early childhood program, the school provides day care and preschool services in the Dripping Springs area.

Compared to nearby Austin private schools, The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs operates with a higher student–teacher ratio and focuses on early learning stages.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 181 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

181 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs?

The application deadline for The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 181 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Austin, TX is $17,606 for elementary schools and $18,460 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Austin, TX is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).