This year, as the pandemic turned the education world on its head, many families began looking at private schools or home schooling for the first time, according to local school districts' data. This noncomprehensive guide provides insights into private schools around Central Austin, from specialized instruction to different religious affiliations.



Academy of Thought and Industry Austin

Grades served: 6-12

Religious orientation: none


Current enrollment: 35

Tuition: $17,000-$21,500 per year

512-910-8980

www.thoughtandindustry.com/austin


ACE Academy

Grades served: K-8

Religious orientation: none

Current enrollment: 70


Tuition: $17,250 per year

3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.

512-206-4070

www.austingifted.org


Austin Peace Academy

Grades served: pre-K-12

Religious orientation: Islamic

Current enrollment: N/A


Tuition: $8,500 per year

5110 Manor Road

512-926-1737

www.apacademy.org

Cathedral School of St. Mary

Grades served: pre-K (age 3)-8

Religious orientation: Catholic

Current enrollment: 168

Tuition: $6,900 per year

910 San Jacinto Blvd.

512-476-1480

www.smcschoolaustin.org

The Girls’ School of Austin

Grades served: K-8

Religious orientation: none

Current enrollment: 150

Tuition: $17,339-$19,509 per year

2007 McCall Road

512-478-7827

www.thegirlsschool.org

Headwaters School

Grades served: pre-K-12

Religious orientation: none

Current enrollment: 500

Tuition: $11,900-$20,100 per year

6305 Menchaca Road (pre-K); 9607 Brodie Lane (K-5); 801 Rio Grande St. (6-12)

512-480-8142

www.headwaters.org

Huntington-Surrey Preparatory School

Grades served: 9-12

Religious orientation: none

Current enrollment: 32

Tuition: $16,000 per year

4700 Grover Ave.

512-502-5400

www.huntingtonsurrey.org

Hyde Park Schools

Grades served: pre-K-12

Religious orientation: Christian

Current enrollment: 768

Tuition: $9,135-$19,500 per year

3901 Speedway (pre-K-8); 512-465-8338

11400 N. MoPac (9-12); 512-465-8333

www.hp-schools.org

Kirby Hall School

Grades served: pre-K-12

Religious orientation: none

Current enrollment: 97

Tuition: $9,950-$19,275 per year

306 W. 29th St.

512-474-1770

www.kirbyhallschool.org

The Magellan International School

Grades served: pre-K-8

Religious orientation: none

Current enrollment: 525

Tuition: $13,840-$20,265 per year

7938 Great Northern Blvd.

512-782-2327

www.magellanschool.org

Paragon Preparatory School

Grades served: pre-K-8

Religious orientation: none

Current enrollment: 525

Tuition: $14,196-$17,169 per year

5206 Balcones Drive

512-459-5040

www.paragonprep.com

Redeemer Lutheran School

Grades served: K-8

Religious orientation: Lutheran

Current enrollment: 550

Tuition: $8,300 per year

1500 W. Anderson Lane

512-451-6478

www.redeemerschool.net

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Grades served: pre-K-12

Religious orientation: Episcopalian

Current enrollment: 940

Tuition: $25,400-$32,150

5901 Southwest Parkway, Austin (upper school)

1112 W. 31st St., Austin (lower and middle school)

512-477-3751

www.sasaustin.org

St. Austin Catholic School

Grades served: pre-K-8

Religious orientation: Catholic

Current enrollment: 194

Tuition: $7,950-$8,450

1911 San Antonio St.

512-477-3751

www.staustinschool.org

St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School

Grades served: pre-K (age 3)-8

Religious orientation: Catholic

Current enrollment: 180

Tuition: $7,075-$8,040

120 W. Oltorf St.

512-442-8547

www.school.st-ignatius.org

St. Louis Catholic School

Grades served: 3-5 years old for Montessori, K-8

Religious orientation: Catholic

Current enrollment: 280

Tuition: $8,160 per year

2114 St. Joseph Blvd.

512-614-6622

www.slcaustin.org

St. San Juan Diego Catholic High School

Grades served: 9-12

Religious orientation: Catholic

Current enrollment: 130

Tuition: $6,000 per year

2512 S. First St.

512-804-1935

www.sjdchs.org

St. Theresa’s Catholic School

Grades served: pre-K3-8

Religious orientation: Catholic

Current enrollment: 340

Tuition: $4,575-$10,335 per year

4311 Small Drive

512-451-7105

www.st-theresa.org