Editor's note: This story was updated to include the correct tuition amounts for Redeemer Lutheran School and Preschool.

The following is a noncomprehensive guide featuring private school options in the Central Austin area.

ACE Academy

• Type: Gifted and Talented
• Grades served: pre-K-8
• Religious orientation: N/A
• Extracurricular activities: robotics, 3D printing, digital photography, athletics
• Enrollment: 60
• Tuition: $19,250
• 2901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin
• www.austingifted.com

Austin Classical School

• Type: Classical-Christian hybrid
• Grades served: pre-K-12
• Religious orientation: Christian
• Extracurricular activities: athletics, yearbook
• Enrollment: 315
• Tuition: $4,100-$10,750
• 10500 Jollyville Road, Bldg. A, Austin
• www.austinclassical.org

Austin Jewish Academy

• Type: Religious-based
• Grades served: K-8
• Religious orientation: Jewish
• Extracurricular activities: athletics, music, art
• Enrollment: 90
• Tuition: $18,680
• 7300 Hart Lane, Austin
• www.austinjewishacademy.org

Cathedral School of Saint Mary

• Type: Catholic classical school
• Grades served: pre-K3-8
• Religious orientation: Catholic
• Extracurricular activities: athletics, choir, chess club
• Enrollment: 170
• Tuition: $7,300 per year for first child, $6,300 for second child, $6,000 for each additional child
• 910 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin
• www.smcschoolaustin.org

The Girls’ School of Austin

• Type: Traditional
• Grades served: K-8
• Religious orientation: secular/nonsectarian
• Extracurricular activities: N/A
• Enrollment: 150
• Tuition: $20,000
• 2007 McCall Road, Austin
• www.thegirlsschool.org

Griffin School

• Type: college preparatory
• Grades served: 9-12
• Religious orientation: None
• Extracurricular activities: athletics, theatre, music
• Enrollment: 160
• Tuition: $21,475
• 5001 Evans Ave., Austin
• www.griffinschool.org

Headwaters School

• Type: independent school with Montessori pre-K-5, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 11-12
• Grades served: pre-K-12
• Religious orientation: N/A
• Extracurricular activities: primary Spanish (for ages 3-6), after-school auxiliary programs, extended care, guided study, drama, Model United Nations, yearbook club, outdoor leadership, National Honor Society, athletics
• Enrollment: 525
• Tuition: $14,700+
• Springs Campus (Montessori early childhood program for ages 18 months-6 years): 6305 Menchaca Road, Austin
• Creek Campus (Montessori elementary program for grades K-5): 9607 Brodie Lane, Austin
• River Campus (middle and high school programs for grades 6-12): 807 Rio Grande St., Austin
• www.headwaters.org

Huntington-Surrey Preparatory School

• Type: college preparatory
• Grades served: 9-12
• Religious orientation: N/A
• Extracurricular activities: after-school clubs, National Honor Society, Beta Club
• Enrollment: 30
• Tuition: $17,095
• 4700 Grover Ave., Austin
• www.huntingtonsurrey.org

Hyde Park Schools

• Type: Christian
• Grades served: pre-K4-12
• Religious orientation: Christian
• Extracurricular activities: athletics, student council
• Enrollment: 770
• Tuition: $14,799-$23,191
• 3901 Speedway Blvd., Austin
• www.hpaustin.org

Kirby Hall School

• Type: independent, non-faith-based
• Grades served: Pre-K age 4-grade 8
• Religious orientation: none
• Extracurricular activities: athletics, student council, dance, cooking
• Enrollment: 88
• Tuition: $9,950-$18,925
• 306 W. 29th St., Austin
• www.kirbyhallschool.org

Magellan International School

• Type: International Baccalaureate
• Grades served: pre-K age 3-grade 8
• Religious orientation: secular
• Extracurricular activities: after-school clubs, athletics
• Enrollment: 584
• Tuition: $14,000-$21,000
• K-8: 7501 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin (starting in October)
• Preprimary: 7130 Chimney Corners, Austin
• https://www.magellanschool.org

Redeemer Lutheran School and Preschool

• Type: religion based
• Grades served: age 15 months-eighth grade
• Religious orientation: Lutheran
• Extracurricular activities: athletics, music, STEM, art, music, performing arts, library
• Enrollment: 550
• Tuition: $9,500 (KBR-eighth grade); varies (preschool)
• 1500 W. Anderson Lane, Austin
• www.redeemerschool.net

St. Andrew's Episcopal School

• Type: faith-based independent school
• Grades served: K-12
• Religious orientation: Episcopalian
• Extracurricular activities: athletics, music, student clubs, after-school classes
• Enrollment: 980
• Tuition: $28,500-$35,700
• K-8: 1112 W. 31st St., Austin
• 9-12: 5901 Southwest Parkway, Austin
• www.sasaustin.org

St. Austin Catholic School

• Type: religion based
• Grades served: pre-K age 3-grade 8
• Religious orientation: Catholic
• Extracurricular activities: athletics, choir, band, drama
• Enrollment: 200
• Tuition: $9,560-$10,560
• 2026 Guadalupe St., Austin
• www.staustinschool.org

St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School

• Type: religion based
• Grades served: pre-K age 3-grade 8
• Religious orientation: Catholic
• Extracurricular activities: robotics, chess, Legos, dance, athletics, choir, drama, yearbook, altar serving, National Junior Honor Society, Private Schools Interscholastic Association, youth group
• Enrollment: 200
• Tuition: $8,550-$8,580
• 120 W. Oltorf St., Austin
• https://school.st-ignatius.org

St. Louis King of France Catholic School

• Type: Montessori
• Grades served: pre-K age 4-grade 8
• Religious orientation: Catholic
• Extracurricular activities: music, student council, athletics
• Enrollment: 300
• Tuition: $8,596
• 2114 St. Joseph Blvd., Austin
• www.slcsautin.org

St. Theresa Catholic School

• Type: Catholic
• Grades served: pre-K age 3-grade 8
• Religious orientation: Catholic
• Extracurricular activities: athletics
• Enrollment: 370
• Tuition: $5,160-$12,000
• 4311 Small Drive, Austin
• https://st-theresa.org/school