Austin prides itself on its great
educational opportunities. Educational
opportunities are a vital consideration for
many people relocating to a new city.
The emphasis on quality education has
translated into a wealth of choices for
private and parochial schools – offering
more options for parents and children –
and Austin is no exception.
According to U.S. Department of
Education statistics, private schools have
slowly become a more popular
alternative – even in the face of
recession and curbed spending. Recent
figures from a National Association of
Independent Schools (NAIS) survey
found that while enrollment dipped less
than 1 percent nationally, it’s still higher
than it was five years ago.
The Council for American Private
Education estimates that nearly 6 million
students attend the country’s 33,000+
private schools – about 11 percent of all
American elementary and high school
students. These private schools run the
gamut – from elite preparatory
academies that cost more than $20,000
annually to less pricey parochial schools
where tuition is often offset by generous
donations.
AUSTIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Given the city’s accolades as an
educated community with lots of
brainpower, it’s not surprising that there
are more than 300 private schools in
Austin and in surrounding Central Texas
communities, with enrollment that ranges
from pre-K through 12th grade.
The total enrollment for all private
schools in the area is more than
11,000, and student tuition ranges
from $300 per month to $18,000 per
school year. Austin also has an active
home school and charter school
community (see the list of Austin Charter
Schools in this section).
The following is a list of the 25 largest
private schools in the Austin area –
including the most recent enrollment
figures (as of March 2013), grades
served, address, contact information
and website, where available. We’ve
also included a general sample of
other private schools in the area to
give you an idea of the depth and
variety the Austin area offers for private
education.
For a more comprehensive listing of other
area private schools and more detailed
information about each school – including
tuition, admissions requirements, maps,
reviews, and the ability to search by
price, location, and more – please refer
to the Local Private School Resources list.
And, for national educational resources,
including additional private school
information, please refer to our listing of
National Education Resources for Parents
in this section.
AUSTIN’S 25 LARGEST
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
1. Regents School of Austin
Grades K- 12; Enrollment: 900+
3230 Travis Country Circle
Austin, TX 78735
512-899-8095
www.regents-austin.com
Focus is “a classical and Christian
education in the service of both God
and man.”
AUSTIN
PRIVATE
SCHOOLS
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