If public school is not the right fit for your child, there are several private and charter schools in Cedar Park and Leander.


Private schools are independently run and typically funded by tuition. Some options include religious institutions and Montessori schools.


Montessori is a “method of education which tailors learning to the unique needs of each child,” said Kalika Sarathkumara, head of school for both Cedar Park Montessori and Sapientia Montessori.


Charter schools are specialized, tuition-free public schools offering educational options that may not be available in regular public schools.


This is a non-comprehensive list. Tuition fees are for the 2017-18 school year and are subject to change.







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Abacus School of Austin


1720 S. Bagdad Road, Leander
512-806-7788
www.abacusschoolofaustin.com
Grades: infant-kindergarten
Enrollment: 250
Extracurricular: soccer, dance, gymnastics, Spanish, martial arts, chess, piano and private music classes for other instruments
Tuition: $1,060 (monthly)
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up



Brushy Creek Montessori School


3017 Polar Lane, Cedar Park
512-259-3333
www.brushycreekms.com
Grades: infant-pre-K
Enrollment: 160
Extracurricular: Spanish, Chinese, cooking, gym, music, art
Tuition: $710-$1,115 (monthly)
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up



Cedar Park Charter Academy


201 Buttercup Creek Blvd., Cedar Park
512-331-2980
http://cedarpark.prioritycharterschools.org
Grades: pre-K-12
Enrollment: 300
Extracurricular: SPCA volunteering opportunities, trips to community parks with discussions about environment, Spring Festival, Fall Festival
Tuition: N/A
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up, buses available based on need



Cedar Park Montessori


400 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park
512-259-8495
www.cedarparkmontessori.com
Grades: pre-K-6
Enrollment: private
Extracurricular: art, chess, dance, foreign languages, music, sports, yoga, science and technology
Tuition: inquire for details
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up



Challenger School-Avery Ranch


15101 Avery Ranch Blvd., Austin
512-341-8000
www.challengerschool.com
Grades: pre-K-6
Enrollment: 100+
Extracurricular: after school enrichment classes
Tuition: $482-$1,157 (monthly)
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up




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Concordia High School


1500 Royston Lane, Ste. A, Round Rock
512-248-2547
http://chsaustin.org
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 130
Extracurricular: golf, volleyball, cross country, soccer, baseball, basketball, softball, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, academic competitions
Tuition: index tuition program
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up, bus routes to North Austin, Georgetown and Cedar Park areas



Founders Classical Academy


1303 Leander Drive, Leander
512-259-0103
www.responsiveed.com/foundersleander
Grades: kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 696
Extracurricular: journalism, Latin Club, French Club, National Honor Society, Scholastic Bowl, Science Club, Key Club, baseball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, art, jazz band, orchestra, choir
Tuition: N/A
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up




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The Goddard School


1905 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park
512-258-5292
www.goddardschool.com
Grades: infant-1
Enrollment: 220
Extracurricular: yoga, Spanish, American Sign Language, music, gym, robotics, soccer, dance, chess, art
Tuition: inquire for details
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up




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The Joule School


3402 Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park
818-925-6853
www.jouleschool.com
Grades: kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 16
Extracurricular: foreign languages, piano, dance
Tuition: $8,600-$10,500 (annually)
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up




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Pathways Christian Preschool


700 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park
512-258-7602
www.pathwayschristianpreschool.com
Grades: prekindergarten
Enrollment: 30
Extracurricular: weekly events—such as petting zoos and fire department visits—Friday chapel
Tuition: $450-$885 (monthly)
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up



Primrose School at Vista Ridge


910 N. Vista Ridge Blvd., Cedar Park
512-260-0708
www.primroseschools.com
Grades: infant-kindergarten
Enrollment: 60
Extracurricular: dance, soccer, gymnastics, art, piano
Tuition: inquire for details
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up



Round Rock Christian Academy


301 N. Lake Creek Drive, Round Rock
512-255-4491
www.rrca-tx.org
Grades: pre-K-12
Enrollment: 525
Extracurricular: fine arts, speech and debate, athletics starting in fifth grade
Tuition: $3,200-$8,700
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up



Sapientia Montessori


1220 Cottonwood Creek Trail, Cedar Park
512-260-2261
www.sapientiamontessori.com
Grades: pre-K-6
Enrollment: private
Extracurricular: art, chess, dance, foreign languages, music, sports, yoga, science, technology
Tuition: inquire for details
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up




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Stepping Stone School


225 Blockhouse Drive, Leander
512-259-3459
www.steppingstoneschool.com
Grades: infant-5 years
Enrollment: 80
Extracurricular: dance, gymnastics, martial arts, Opus One music
Tuition: inquire for details
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up




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Sterling Classical School


11880 W. Old 2243, Bldg. 7, Ste. 700, Leander
512-259-2722
www.sterlingclassicalschool.com
Grades: pre-K-12
Enrollment: 300
Extracurricular: band, theater, golf, basketball, volleyball, National Honor Society
Tuition: $2,500-$7,150 (annually)
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up



Summit Christian Academy


2121 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park
512-250-1369
www.summiteagles.org
Grades: pre-K-12
Enrollment: 360
Extracurricular: football, volleyball, basketball, golf, cheerleading, theater, art
Tuition: $5,000-$11,000 (annually)
Transportation: parents or guardians drop off and pick up, bus