16 private schools to know in Central Austin

Tuition: $6,100 AISD feeder pattern Pecan Springs Elementary School, Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy (girls middle school), Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy (boys middle school)

4. Cathedral School of St. Mary Downtown Austin Catholic school 910 San Jacinto Blvd. 512-476-1480 www.smcschoolaustin.org

Tuition: $6,500 AISD feeder pattern Mathews Elementary School, O. Henry Middle School

5. The Girls’ School of Austin Single-gender school educating girls 2007 McCall Road 512-478-7827 www.thegirlsschool.org

Tuition: $13,950 (K-2), $14,250 (3-4), $15,150 (5-6), $15,250 (7), $15,600 (8) AISD feeder pattern Casis Elementary School, O. Henry Middle School

6. Headwaters School Montessori foundation builds toward International Baccalaureate diploma 9607 Brodie Lane (K-5), 801 Rio Grande St. (6-12) 512-480-8142 www.headwaters.org

Tuition: $10,970 (K-3), $11,170 (4-5), $15,395 (6-8), $17,010 (9-12) AISD feeder pattern Mathews Elementary School, O. Henry Middle School

7. Hyde Park Schools Speedway Christian school offering college-preparatory education 3901 Speedway (pre-K-8) 512-465-8338

11400 N. MoPac (9-12) 512-465-8333 www.hp-schools.org

Tuition: $10,550 (K-1), $11,550 (2-5), $14,100 (6-8), $17,075 (9-12) AISD feeder pattern Lee Elementary School, Kealing Middle School, McCallum High School

8. Kirby Hall School Nonprofit school aims to promote higher-order thinking 306 W. 29th St. 512-474-1770 www.kirbyhallschool.org

Tuition: $13,650 (K-8), $16,275 (9-12) AISD feeder pattern Lee Elementary School, Kealing Middle School, McCallum High School

9. The Magellan International School International school offering Spanish immersion and Mandarin instruction 7938 Great Northern Blvd. 512-782-2327 www.magellanschool.org

Tuition: $15,245 (K-5), $17,205 (6-8) AISD feeder pattern Pillow Elementary School, Burnet Middle School

10. Paragon Preparatory School Academics include reading, math, science, citizenship and logic 1501 Dartmouth Ave. (K-5), 2001 W. Koenig Lane (5-8) 512-459-5040 www.paragonprep.com

Tuition: $14,385 AISD feeder pattern Brentwood Elementary School, Lamar Middle School

11. Redeemer Lutheran School Supported by members of Redeemer Lutheran Church, school was founded in 1955 1500 W. Anderson Lane 512-451-6478 www.redeemerschool.net

Tuition: $6,405 (K-5), $6,665 (6-8) AISD feeder pattern Wooten Elementary School, Burnet Middle School

12. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Austin Academic program within a Christian environment 1112 W. 31st St. 512-299-9800 www.sasaustin.org

Tuition: $21,730 (K-4), $25,020 (5-8), $27,930 (9-12) AISD feeder pattern Bryker Woods Elementary School, O. Henry Middle School, Austin High School

13. St. Austin Catholic School A parochial school to neighboring St. Austin Catholic Parish 1911 San Antonio St. • 512-477-3751 www.staustinschool.org

Tuition: $6,950 (K-2), $6,750 (3-8) AISD feeder pattern: Bryker Woods Elementary School, O. Henry Middle School

14. St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School Near enrollment capacity with waiting lists in many grades 120 W. Oltorf St. 512-442-8547 http://school.st-ignatius.org

Tuition: $7,053 (K), $6,938 (1-8); parishioners get $1,000 discount AISD feeder pattern Travis Heights Elementary School, Fulmore Middle School

15. St. Louis Catholic School Faith-centered school serving the Central Texas community 2114 St. Joseph Blvd. 512-454-4242 www.slcsaustin.org

Tuition: $6,550 (parishioners), $7,050 (nonparishioners) AISD feeder pattern Brentwood Elementary School, Lamar Middle School, McCallum High School

16. St. Theresa’s Catholic School Parochial school established in 1986 4311 Small Drive 512-451-7105 www.st-theresa.org

Tuition: $6,850 (pre-K-1, parishioners), $7,775 (pre-K-1, nonparishioners), $6,600 (2-5, parishioners), $7,525 (2-5 nonparishioners), $6,800 (6-8 parishioners), $7,725 (6-8 nonparishioners) AISD feeder pattern Highland Park Elementary School, Lamar Middle School