Home > Texas > Austin

The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs

12610 Nutty Brown Rd Austin, TX 78737

Tel: (512) 288-7737

www.theprepschools.com

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)

View full size Get directions

SAVE SCHOOL

About the School

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 Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs
Pre-K	145
Kind	36

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student Body

Total Students

181 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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).

School Reviews

Endorse The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

August 25, 2026

Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?

Learn how to evaluate future-ready private school curricula for 2035, focusing on durable knowledge, critical thinking, AI literacy, adaptability, communication, creativity, and real-world learning before choosing a school.

August 25, 2026

Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups

Explore how private schools support non-traditional career paths in creative industries, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship, plus what families should evaluate when choosing specialized programs for future-ready students today.

August 25, 2026

First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide

Learn how to read your child’s first 90 days at private school, distinguish healthy adjustment from genuine struggles, and know when academic, social, or emotional concerns require action.

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Austin, TX is $17,948 for elementary schools and $19,025 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Austin, TX is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).