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Funding note: The award doesn't rise with grade level. Austin Community College dual credit can trim the cost, since ACC waives tuition on eligible courses for high schoolers who live in its service area.
79
K-12 private schools in our directory62
In the state TEFA finder (October 12, 2026)38
Religiously affiliated12
Report special-education services or a learning-differences focus79
Serve grade 1213,831
Students reported to the federal private school surveyWhere they are: West Austin & Lake Travis (12), Central Austin (12), North Austin (9), Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch (9), East Austin (8), Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto (8), Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley (6), South Austin (6), Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart (5), Georgetown, Jarrell, Taylor & North Williamson (3), Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville & Paige (1).
All 79 high schools (grades 9-12)
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TEFA | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Thought and Industry 5815 Airport Blvd, Austin 78752 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Austin | 6-12 | Not listed | 54 |
| Acton Academy Austin Main Campus 2201 Alexander Ave, Austin 78722 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Austin | 1-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Acton Academy Dripping Springs 1000 Hays Country Acres Rd, Dripping Springs 78620 | Independent & Secular Schools | Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Acton Academy Northwest Austin 8508 White Cliff Dr, Austin 78759 | Independent & Secular Schools | North Austin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Acton Academy West Austin 3423 Bee Cave Rd, Bldg B, West Lake Hills 78746 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Austin & Lake Travis | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas Thrive Girls Academy 20 Tate Ln, Building 130, Round Rock 78665 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto | 6-12 | ✓ TEFA | 14 |
| AESA Prep Academy 13730 W Hwy 290, Austin 78737 | Independent & Secular Schools | Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| AESA Prep International 14101 Canonade Dr, Austin 78737 | Independent & Secular Schools | Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley | 6-12 | ✓ TEFA | 150 |
| American Heritage Worldwide - Online (3-12) 5900 Balcones Dr, Ste 100, Austin 78731 | Christian Schools | Central Austin | 3-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Appamada School 26450 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs 78620 | Independent & Secular Schools | Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 71 |
| Arete Hall 12420 Hewitt Ln, Austin 78748 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Austin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Ascend Rising Academy 9442 Capital Of Texas Hwy N, Austin 78759 | Independent & Secular Schools | North Austin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Ascent: An Acton Academy 5701 Cameron Rd, Austin 78723 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 56 |
| Athena Micro-academy of Austin 11819 S IH 35, Austin 78747 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Austin | 6-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Austin Classical School 10500 Jollyville Rd, Bldg A, Austin 78759 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | North Austin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 293 |
| Austin Peace Academy 5110 Manor Rd, Austin 78723 | Independent & Secular Schools Islamic | East Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 708 |
| Austin Waldorf School 8700 S View Rd, Austin 78737 | Independent & Secular Schools | Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 331 |
| Brentwood Christian School 11908 N Lamar Blvd, Austin 78753 | Christian Schools Church of Christ | East Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 647 |
| Bridges Academy Austin 4308 N Quinlan Park Rd, Ste 100, Austin 78732 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Austin & Lake Travis | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 30 |
| Clear Leadership Academy 313 W San Antonio St, Lockhart 78644 | Independent & Secular Schools | Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Concordia High School 1201 S Heatherwild Blvd, Pflugerville 78660 | Christian Schools Lutheran (Missouri Synod) | Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto | 9-12 | ✓ TEFA | 141 |
| Connect the Dots 17317 Ranch To Market 1431 Building, Unit A, Leander 78641 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Covenant Christian Academy 14 Chisholm Trl Rd, Round Rock 78681 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto | 8-12 | Not listed | 11 |
| Covenant Community Schools 14 Chisolm Trail Rd, Round Rock 78681 | Christian Schools | Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| eSTEAM Academy 12 Lake Dr, Unit A, Round Rock 78665 | Independent & Secular Schools | Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Evoke: Acton Academy 13204 Fawn Vly, Cedar Park 78613 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Fortis Academy 15611 W State Highway 29, Liberty Hill 78642 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 267 |
| Fusion Academy Austin 4701 Bee Caves Rd, Ste 101, Austin 78746 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Austin & Lake Travis | 6-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Grace Academy of Georgetown 225 Grace Blvd, Georgetown 78633 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Georgetown, Jarrell, Taylor & North Williamson | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 353 |
| Great Minds Learning Community 14214-B Cameron Rd, Pflugerville 78660 | Independent & Secular Schools | Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto | 6-12 | Not listed | 21 |
| Griffin School 5001 Evans Ave, Austin 78751 | Independent & Secular Schools | Central Austin | 9-12 | Not listed | 160 |
| Harbor Leadership Academy 1717 Scottsdale Dr. Ste 100, Leander 78641 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch | 4-12 | Not listed | 39 |
| Harmon School 1708 Crown Dr, Austin 78745 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Austin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Headwaters School 809 Rio Grande, Austin 78701 | Independent & Secular Schools | Central Austin | K-12 | Not listed | 422 |
| Hill Country Christian School of Austin 12124 Ranch Road 620 N, Austin 78750 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | North Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 560 |
| Hill Country Christian School of San Marcos 1401 Davis Ln, San Marcos 78666 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 211 |
| Huntington-Surrey High School 4700 Grover Ave, Austin 78756 | Independent & Secular Schools | Central Austin | 9-12 | Not listed | 29 |
| Hyde Park School 3901 Speedway Dr., Austin 78751 | Christian Schools Baptist | Central Austin | PK-12 | Not listed | 739 |
| Hyde Park Schools 11400 N Mopac Expy, Austin 78759 | Christian Schools Baptist | North Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 763 |
| Ignite Christian Academy 9737 Great Hills Trl, Ste 220, Austin 78759 | Christian Schools | North Austin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| International School of Texas 15506 C State Hwy 71, Bee Cave 78738 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Austin & Lake Travis | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Invictus: An Acton Academy 10000 W State Highway 29, Liberty Hill 78642 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Kolbe Academy 5900 Balcones Dr, Ste 100, Austin 78731 | Catholic Schools | Central Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Lake Travis Christian Academy: An Acton Academy 5414 Reimers Peacock Rd, Spicewood 78669 | Christian Schools | West Austin & Lake Travis | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Lake Travis STEM Academy 3315 El Salido Pkwy, Austin 78613 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 40 |
| New Leaf Academy 9604 Ranch To Market Rd, Austin 78737 | Independent & Secular Schools | Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 5 |
| Odyssey School 4407 Red Riv, Austin 78751 | Independent & Secular Schools | Central Austin | 5-12 | ✓ TEFA | 41 |
| Proximity Learning 1800 E 4th St, Ste 131, Austin 78702 | Independent & Secular Schools | East Austin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Regents School of Austin 3230 Travis Country Cir, Austin 78735 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | West Austin & Lake Travis | K-12 | Not listed | 1073 |
| Renaissance Academy 14401 Owen Tech Blvd, Austin 78728 | Independent & Secular Schools Islamic | North Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 282 |
| Rosanky Christian Academy 2160 FM 535, Rosanky 78953 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville & Paige | K-12 | Not listed | 57 |
| Round Rock Christian Academy 800 Westwood Dr, Round Rock 78681 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 670 |
| San Juan Diego Catholic High School 2512 S 1st St, Austin 78704 | Catholic Schools | South Austin | 9-12 | ✓ TEFA | 127 |
| San Marcos Baptist Academy 2801 Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos 78666 | Christian Schools Baptist | Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 318 |
| Sonny G Academy 15111 Burnet Rd, Austin 78728 | Independent & Secular Schools | North Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Southwest Texas High School 2800 Hwy Airport Blvd, San Marcos 78666 | Independent & Secular Schools Islamic | Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart | 8-12 | Not listed | 101 |
| Spicewood Christian Academy 22800 Hwy 71, Spicewood 78669 | Christian Schools | West Austin & Lake Travis | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| St. Andrew's Episcopal School 1112 W 31st St., Austin 78705 | Christian Schools Episcopal | Central Austin | K-12 | Not listed | 973 |
| St. Andrew's Episcopal Upper School 5901 SW Pkwy, Austin 78735 | Christian Schools Episcopal | West Austin & Lake Travis | 9-12 | Not listed | 412 |
| St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School 9300 Neenah Ave, Austin 78717 | Catholic Schools | Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch | 9-12 | ✓ TEFA | 414 |
| St. Gabriel's Catholic School 2500 Wimberly Ln, Austin 78735 | Catholic Schools | West Austin & Lake Travis | PK-12 | Not listed | 873 |
| St. Mary's Catholic School 520 Washburn St, Taylor 76574 | Catholic Schools | Georgetown, Jarrell, Taylor & North Williamson | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 219 |
| St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School 3000 Barton Creek Blvd, Austin 78735 | Catholic Schools | West Austin & Lake Travis | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 393 |
| St. Stephen's Episcopal School 6500 Saint Stephens Dr., Austin 78746 | Christian Schools Episcopal | West Austin & Lake Travis | 6-12 | Not listed | 699 |
| Sterling Classical School 12800 Angel Side Dr, Leander 78641 | Christian Schools | Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Studio Preparatory: An Acton Affiliate 5925 Dillard Cir, Ste B, Austin 78752 | Christian Schools | East Austin | 2-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Summit Christian Academy of Cedar Park 2121 Cypress Creek Rd, Cedar Park 78613 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 277 |
| TCS 600 Congress Ave, Austin 78701 | Independent & Secular Schools | Central Austin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Texas Sports Academy 4402 Hudson Bend Rd, Austin 78734 | Independent & Secular Schools | West Austin & Lake Travis | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Texas Sports Academy: AIE Elite Prep 2001 N Kenney Fort Blvd, Round Rock 78665 | Independent & Secular Schools | Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto | 3-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| The Austin School for Performing and Visual Arts 1110 Guadalupe St., Austin 78701 | Independent & Secular Schools | Central Austin | 7-12 | Not listed | 21 |
| The Brookside School 2111 Alexander Ave, Austin 78722 | Christian Schools | East Austin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| The Gospel Lighthouse Christian Academy 1502 Sunrise Ter, Lockhart 78644 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart | 12 | Not listed | 6 |
| The Magellan International School 7501 N Capital Of Texas Hwy Buildings B&C, Austin 78731 | Independent & Secular Schools | Central Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Valor Global Online 1525 County Rd 224, Florence 76527 | Christian Schools | Georgetown, Jarrell, Taylor & North Williamson | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Veritas Academy 13401 Escarpment Blvd, Austin 78739 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | South Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 647 |
| Waterloo School 1511 S Congress Ave, Austin 78704 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | South Austin | 9-12 | ✓ TEFA | 70 |
| William's Community School 5209 Duval Rd, Austin 78727 | Independent & Secular Schools | North Austin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 43 |
| Wilson Hill Academy PO Box 50115, Austin 78763 | Independent & Secular Schools | Central Austin | 3-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
* K-12 enrollment reported to the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24 or 2021-22). "Not listed" means the school wasn't in the state TEFA finder when we checked on October 12, 2026.
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