Kirby Hall School, founded in 1976, is celebrating half a century of educating children in Austin, according to a news release.
The history
Beverly Rase founded the school with a starting class of about 50 students, according to Alyssa Drury, chief marketing and communications officer at Kirby Hall School. The school served as a space for “academically curious and creative children to ask questions and develop their critical thinking skills in a nurturing and supportive environment,” the release states.
Learn more
Kirby Hall School educates over 130 students, from PreK4 to 8th grade. Tuition is $16,450 annually for pre-K4 students and $22,555 annually for kindergarten through 8th grade, according to Community Impact’s 2026 private school guide. The school is non-religious and welcomes families from all faiths and cultures.
Kirby Hall School has small class sizes with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. The school also offers “tech intentional” learning, which includes limited screen time in classes, particularly for younger children. Students instead receive hands-on instruction, create and build projects at the school’s MakerSpace classrooms and work in the garden, where the school has chickens and goats.
What’s next
Looking ahead, the school plans to launch “a multi-year capital campaign” to construct a new gym and gathering space for the Kirby Hall School community. The campaign will start up in early 2027, Drury said.
