Featured School

International School of Texas is undergoing some changes that should be complete in about a year and a half. Plans for the private school on Hudson Bend Road include several amenities and educational enhancements. “We have about $3 million that has been donated from the school community,” said Bethani Emery, International School of Texas director of admissions. “We’re still in the planning phases, but we’ll be definitely building a third building and enhancing the existing facility with renovations.” The total makeover includes a new gym, assembly space and a dining hall as well as new classrooms. Emery said the plan is to have all of the renovations and additions ready for students by the 2020-21 school year. “Really, the school community kind of came together, and donations were coming to us at the beginning of the summer, and then, just like that we got $3 million,” Emery said. “So we’re pretty fortunate for our community to really embrace what we’re trying to do.” 4402 Hudson Bend Road Austin • 512-351-3403 www.internationalschooloftexas.com Grades: 2 years–middle school Enrollment: 125 Extracurricular activities: Art, Choir, Private Music Lessons, Drill Team, Cheerleading, Soccer, Robotics, Yearbook & Photography, Math Club, Theater, Outdoor Education, Mandarin & Spanish Language Instruction Tuition: $18,000-$19,000 annually

Bee Cave

Lake Hills Montessori Bee Cave Grades: 18 months-kindergarten Enrollment: 120 Extracurricular activities: art, music, science, Spanish, storytelling, yoga, gardening Tuition: $900-$1,300 monthly 3930 S. RR 620, Austin • 512-263-5585 www.beecave.lakehillsmontessori.com Montessori School of the Epiphany Grades: 2 1/2 years-first grade Enrollment: 22 Extracurricular activities: The Atrium, a faith-based program; yoga twice a month Tuition: $560-$805 monthly, $350 annual supply fee 13709 W. Hwy. 71, Bee Cave • 512-263-8050 www.msteaustin.org The Prep School of Bee Cave Grades: infant through kindergarten and after school for elementary students through fifth grade Enrollment: undisclosed Extracurricular activities: technology room, Spanish, yoga, dance programs, sports programs, piano programs, splash pad, multipurpose room Tuition: inquire with school for rates 14001 Bee Cave Parkway, Bldg. A, Bee Cave 512-790-7737 www.theprepschools.com Primrose School of Bee Cave Grades: infant-kindergarten Enrollment: 185 maximum Extracurricular activities: Helping Hands program, Adopt-A-Grandparent program, , sports, drama, technology and creative arts, summer camp, and Afterschool Explorers Club for children ages 5-12 that includes homework support Tuition: $275-$310 weekly 3801 Juniper Trace, Bee Cave • 512-263-0388 www.primroseschools.com/schools/bee-cave

Four Points

4Points Academy Grades: kindergarten-eighth grade Enrollment: undisclosed Extracurricular activities: sports, art, music, technology-driven projects Tuition: $10,500-$12,500 annually 5145 RR 620, Ste. F-110, Austin • 512-991-7950 www.4pointsacademy.com The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts Grades: sixth-12th grade Enrollment: 20 full-time students, 150 students served through outreach Extracurricular activities: theater, dance, music, songwriting, visual arts Tuition: $13,500-$15,500 annually 3267 Bee Caves Road #139, Austin • 512-522-7782 www.theaustinschool.org Hill Country Christian School Grades: prekindergarten-12th grade Enrollment: 570 Extracurricular activities: American Heritage Girls club, Destination Imagination, mission trip, drumline, Fellowship of Christian Athletes club, International Thespian Society, Latin club, math club, Music Conservatory club, honor societies, student council, chess club, choir, pep squad, safety patrol, sports, coding for kids, run club Tuition: $2,375-$9,600 annually (pre-K), $11,400 (kindergarten-fifth grade), $12,125 (sixth-eighth grade), $13,500 (ninth-12th grade) annually 12124 N. RR 620, Austin • 512-331-7036 www.hillcountrychristianschool.org The Ivy International School Grades: 18 months-kindergarten Enrollment: 110 Extracurricular activities: Mandarin, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), visual arts, music and movement Tuition: $465-$1,125 monthly 9511 N. RR 620, Austin • 512-501-0620 www.ivyinternationalschool.com Primrose School of Four Points Grades: infant-kindergarten Enrollment: 174 Extracurricular activities: Helping Hands program, Adopt-A-Grandparent program, sports, drama, technology and creative arts, summer camp and Afterschool Explorers Club for children ages 5-12 includes homework support. Tuition: $265 weekly (preschool), $1,120 monthly (kindergarten) 6606 Sitio Del Rio Blvd., Austin • 512-795-9101 www.primroseschools.com/schools/ four-points The School in The Hills Grades: 18 months-kindergarten Enrollment: 150 Extracurricular activities: Spanish, handwriting, soccer, dance, sports, art Tuition: $1,390 (toddlers monthly), $1,265 (primary monthly), $465 (leadership after-school program monthly) 2900 N. Quinlan Park Road, Austin 512-266-6160 www.schoolinthehills.com The School in the Hills River Place Grades: 18 months-sixth grade Enrollment: 220 Extracurricular activities: Spanish, handwriting, soccer, dance, sports, art, Lego club, coding Tuition: $1,265-$1,340 monthly 10911 RR 2222, Austin • 512-266-8180 www.schoolinthehills.com

Lakeway

Bluebonnet Montessori School of Lakeway Grades: 3 years-third grade Enrollment: under 60 Extracurricular activities: Hill Country Galleria’s Winter Season festival choir, Texas Food Drive Bank donations, Green Santa, Cartridges for Kids, Valentine’s Day concert for elderly Tuition: $6,000-$10,200 annually 15099 Debba Drive, Austin • 512-266-6626 www.bluebonnetmontessori.com Lupine Lane Ages: 18 months-kindergarten Enrollment: 125 Extracurricular activities: taekwondo, music, art, sportball, soccer, basketball, book club, dance, science Tuition: $620-$1,080 monthly 1001 Highlands Blvd., Austin • 512-900-1090 www.lupinelane.com The Magnolia School Grades: pre-K, third-sixth grade Enrollment: 90 Extracurricular activities: music, drama, art, physical education, yoga, maker lab Tuition: $1,015 monthly 2903 N. RR 620, Bldgs. B-C, Austin 512-266-9620 www.themagnoliaschoolatx.com

Rollingwood/Westlake

Lake Hills Montessori Austin Campus Grades: 18 months-kindergarten Enrollment: 89 Extracurricular activities: art, cooking, science, music, Spanish, storytelling, yoga, gardening Tuition:  $850-$1,150 monthly 600 N. Cuernavaca Drive, Austin 512-263-9342 www.lakehillsmontessori.com St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Grades: sixth-12th grade Enrollment: 680 Extracurricular activities: sports, outdoor wilderness program, film program, dance, art, music, theater, debate, Spartan Film Festival, Fine Arts Festival, student government, student clubs Tuition: $26,910 annually, $60,565 annual optional boarding 6500 St. Stephens Drive, Austin 512-327-1213 www.sstx.org Trinity Episcopal School of Austin Grades: kindergarten-eighth grade Enrollment: 540 Extracurricular activities: sports, student leadership, clubs, academic competitions, Scripps National Spelling Bee, National Geographic’s Geography Bee, National Latin and Spanish Exams, Math Pentathlon, Model United Nations club Tuition: $19,745-$21,335 annually 3901 Bee Caves Road, Austin • 512-472-9525 www.austintrinity.org YPW Spanish Immersion School Grades: 3 months-kindergarten Enrollment: 122 Extracurricular activities: Spanish, science and technology, art, workshops, tutoring, camps Tuition: $900-$1,085 monthly 3640 Bee Caves Road, Austin • 512-329-5611 www.ypwkids.com

South Austin

Austin Eco Bilingual International School Grades: 3 months-first grade Enrollment: 80 Extracurricular activities: Spanish immersion, International Baccalaureate, French, Italian, Mandarin Tuition: $1,147-$1,357 monthly 8707 Mountain Crest Drive, Austin 512-299-5731 www.austinbilingualschool.com Austin Montessori School, Gaines Creek Campus Grades: 12-15 years Enrollment: 40 Extracurricular activities: handwork, gardening, art Tuition: $13,200 annually 5677 Oak Blvd., Austin • 512-892-0826 www.austinmontessori.org Austin Waldorf School Grades: preschool-12th grade Enrollment: 365 Extracurricular activities: art, music, gardening, handwork, high ropes course, field trips, work experience, community service, athletics Tuition: $11,995-$17,995 annually 8700 Southview Road, Austin • 512-288-5942 www.austinwaldorf.org Regents School Of Austin Grades: kindergarten-12th grade Enrollment: 988 Extracurricular activities: sports, drama, dance, orchestra, band, choir, visual arts, science and nature center, photography Tuition: $10,874-$17,353 annually 3230 Travis Country Circle, Austin 512-899-8095 www.regentsaustin.org St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Upper School Grades: ninth-12th grade Enrollment: 940 Extracurricular activities: sports, art, drama, music, choir, community service, robotics and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) Lab Tuition: $22,000-$29,000 annually 5901 Southwest Parkway, Austin 512-299-9700 www.sasaustin.org/upper St. Gabriel’s Catholic School Grades: prekindergarten-eighth grade Enrollment: 426 Extracurricular activities: sports, art, robotics, Boy Scouts, drama, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin, Archangels fellowship, student leadership, clubs, geography bee Tuition: $10,950,-$19,575 annually 2500 Wimberly Lane, Austin • 512-327-7755 www.sgs-austin.org St. Michael’s Catholic Academy Grades: ninth-12th grade Enrollment: 375 Extracurricular activities: sports, drama, dance, music, art, National Honor Society, clubs, community service, student leadership Tuition: $22,100 annually 3000 Barton Creek Blvd., Austin 512-328-2323 www.smca.com