Independent & Secular Schools in Greater Austin

College-prep, international, language-immersion, gifted, Waldorf, progressive and Jewish and Islamic day schools, plus Austin's many Acton-model and self-paced academies.

All Catholic Schools Christian Schools Church-Run Schools Independent & Secular Schools Montessori Schools Special Education & Learning Differences High Schools (Grades 9-12)Microschools & Hybrid Programs Pre-K & Early Learning (TEFA providers)

Funding note: Religious affiliation doesn't matter to TEFA. An independent school that has joined the program receives the same $10,474 per student as a parish school.

K-12 private schools in our directory

In the state TEFA finder (October 12, 2026)

Religiously affiliated

Report special-education services or a learning-differences focus

Serve grade 12

6,085

Students reported to the federal private school survey

Where they are: Central Austin (20), South Austin (12), North Austin (11), West Austin & Lake Travis (11), Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch (11), East Austin (9), Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley (9), Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart (6), Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto (5), Georgetown, Jarrell, Taylor & North Williamson (3), Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville & Paige (1).

All 98 independent & secular schools

School	Type	Community	Grades	TEFA	Students*
Abby's Learning Center 510 W 15th St, Austin 78701	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	K-5	✓ TEFA	—
Academy of Thought and Industry 5815 Airport Blvd, Austin 78752	Independent & Secular Schools	East Austin	6-12	Not listed	54
Ace Academy 5206 Balcones Dr, Austin 78731	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	K-8	✓ TEFA	59
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	—
Advent Ridge Academy 1523 Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos 78666	Independent & Secular Schools	Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart	PK-10	✓ TEFA	—
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
AHB Community School 4001 Speedway, Austin 78751	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	K-8	Not listed	87
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 International School 4001 Adelphi Ln, Austin 78727	Independent & Secular Schools	North Austin	PK-8	Not listed	222
Austin Jewish Academy 7300 Hart Ln, Austin 78731	Independent & Secular Schools Jewish	Central Austin	K-8	✓ TEFA	103
Austin Montessori School 5006 Sunset Trl, Austin 78745	Independent & Secular Schools	South Austin	PK-9	Not listed	223
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
Blaze School 12600 Hill Country Blvd, Unit R-130 # 288, Bee Cave 78738	Independent & Secular Schools	West Austin & Lake Travis	K-8	✓ TEFA	—
Bluebonnet Montessori School of Lakeway 15099 Debba Dr, Austin 78734	Independent & Secular Schools	West Austin & Lake Travis	PK-5	✓ TEFA	—
Bridges Academy Austin 4308 N Quinlan Park Rd, Ste 100, Austin 78732	Independent & Secular Schools	West Austin & Lake Travis	PK-12	✓ TEFA	30
Capitol School of Austin 2011 W Koenig Ln, Austin 78756	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	PK-5	✓ TEFA	42
Casa de Ninos Bilingual Montessori School 13584 Pond Springs Rd, Austin 78729	Independent & Secular Schools	North Austin	PK-1	Not listed	22
Cedar Park Montessori School 400 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park 78613	Independent & Secular Schools	Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch	PK-6	Not listed	39
Clear Leadership Academy 313 W San Antonio St, Lockhart 78644	Independent & Secular Schools	Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart	PK-12	✓ TEFA	—
Community Montessori School 500 Pleasant Valley Dr., Georgetown 78626	Independent & Secular Schools	Georgetown, Jarrell, Taylor & North Williamson	PK-8	Not listed	118
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	—
Endeavor Montessori School 18817 N Heatherwilde Blvd Bldg 2, Pflugerville 78660	Independent & Secular Schools	Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto	PK-4	Not listed	16
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	—
First Foundations Primary 11902 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin 78726	Independent & Secular Schools	Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch	PK-3	✓ TEFA	—
Four Seasons Community School 3909 Adelphi Ln, Austin 78727	Independent & Secular Schools	North Austin	PK-2	Not listed	10
Fusion Academy Austin 4701 Bee Caves Rd, Ste 101, Austin 78746	Independent & Secular Schools	West Austin & Lake Travis	6-12	✓ TEFA	—
Godfrey Learning Academy 20075 San Marcos Hwy, San Marcos 78666	Independent & Secular Schools	Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart	PK-8	✓ TEFA	—
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
GT Anywhere 2351 Westinghouse Rd, Georgetown 78626	Independent & Secular Schools	Georgetown, Jarrell, Taylor & North Williamson	K-8	✓ TEFA	—
GT School 2351 Westinghouse Rd, Georgetown 78626	Independent & Secular Schools	Georgetown, Jarrell, Taylor & North Williamson	K-8	✓ TEFA	—
Hadar Academy 1300 Patterson Rd, Austin 78733	Independent & Secular Schools	West Austin & Lake Travis	PK-5	✓ TEFA	—
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
Headwaters School Elementary Campus 9607 Brodie Ln, Austin 78748	Independent & Secular Schools	South Austin	K-5	Not listed	191
Huntington-Surrey High School 4700 Grover Ave, Austin 78756	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	9-12	Not listed	29
International School of Texas 15506 C State Hwy 71, Bee Cave 78738	Independent & Secular Schools	West Austin & Lake Travis	PK-12	✓ TEFA	—
International School of Texas 4105 Eck Ln, Austin 78734	Independent & Secular Schools	West Austin & Lake Travis	PK-8	Not listed	170
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	—
Jordan International Montessori School 10713 N FM 620 Rd Ste 601, Austin 78726	Independent & Secular Schools	Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch	PK-4	Not listed	19
Kirby Hall School 306 W 29th St., Austin 78705	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	PK-7	Not listed	82
Ladybird Montessori School 2050 Cole Springs Rd, Buda 78610	Independent & Secular Schools	Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart	PK-9	✓ TEFA	73
Lake Creek Montessori International School 10127 Lake Creek Pkwy, Austin 78729	Independent & Secular Schools	North Austin	PK-6	✓ TEFA	37
Lake Travis STEM Academy 3315 El Salido Pkwy, Austin 78613	Independent & Secular Schools	Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch	K-12	✓ TEFA	40
Little Learning Grove 730 Wales Way, Austin 78748	Independent & Secular Schools	South Austin	PK-2	✓ TEFA	—
Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School 708 E 51st St, Austin 78751	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	PK-5	✓ TEFA	67
Lockhart Montessori School 610 Westwood Rd, Lockhart 78644	Independent & Secular Schools	Buda, Kyle, San Marcos & Lockhart	PK-3	Not listed	25
Long-View Micro School 1201 W 24th St., Austin 78705	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	2-8	Not listed	82
Mariposa Montessori School 3338 Paisano Trl, Austin 78745	Independent & Secular Schools	South Austin	PK-9	✓ TEFA	238
Montessorium 3017 Polar Ln, Cedar Park 78613	Independent & Secular Schools	Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch	K-6	✓ TEFA	—
Nature Pod Homeschool 308 Hermosa Dr, Manchaca 78652	Independent & Secular Schools	South Austin	K-8	✓ TEFA	—
New Leaf Academy 9604 Ranch To Market Rd, Austin 78737	Independent & Secular Schools	Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley	K-12	✓ TEFA	5
NextGen Academy 13915 Us 183, Austin 78717	Independent & Secular Schools	Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch	6-8	✓ TEFA	—
Nova Academy Austin 7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin 78723	Independent & Secular Schools	East Austin	K-8	✓ TEFA	—
Nova Academy Bastrop 303 Martin Luther King Junior Dr, Bastrop 78602	Independent & Secular Schools	Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville & Paige	K-8	✓ TEFA	—
Novatio Texas 7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin 78723	Independent & Secular Schools	East Austin	1-8	✓ TEFA	—
Odyssey School 4407 Red Riv, Austin 78751	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	5-12	✓ TEFA	41
One of the Kids Academy 8534 S Congress Ave, Unit # 400, Austin 78745	Independent & Secular Schools	South Austin	K-4	✓ TEFA	—
Paragon Preparatory 5206 Balcones Dr., Austin 78731	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	PK-8	Not listed	167
Parkside Community School 3207 W Slaughter Ln, Austin 78748	Independent & Secular Schools	South Austin	PK-6	Not listed	64
Proximity Learning 1800 E 4th St, Ste 131, Austin 78702	Independent & Secular Schools	East Austin	K-12	✓ TEFA	—
Rawson Saunders School 2614A Exposition Blvd, Austin 78703	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	1-8	✓ TEFA	—
Renaissance Academy 14401 Owen Tech Blvd, Austin 78728	Independent & Secular Schools Islamic	North Austin	PK-12	✓ TEFA	282
Sapientia Montessori School 1220 Cottonwood Creek Trl, Cedar Park 78613	Independent & Secular Schools	Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch	PK-5	Not listed	68
School in the Hills 10819 Ranch Rd, Unit 2222, Austin 78730	Independent & Secular Schools	West Austin & Lake Travis	PK-6	✓ TEFA	94
School on the Rise 11797 Rim Rock Trl, Austin 78737	Independent & Secular Schools	Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley	1-3	Not listed	10
Shining Stars Montessori LLC 10500 Lakeline Blvd, Austin 78717	Independent & Secular Schools	Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill & Avery Ranch	PK-1	Not listed	11
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
St. Francis School 300 E Huntland Dr., Austin 78752	Independent & Secular Schools	East Austin	PK-8	Not listed	376
Tamim Academy of Austin 3500 Hyridge Dr, Austin 78759	Independent & Secular Schools Jewish	North Austin	K-8	✓ TEFA	24
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 Cypress School of Austin 6907 Convict Hill Rd, Austin 78749	Independent & Secular Schools	South Austin	PK-5	✓ TEFA	—
The Girls' School of Austin 2007 Mccall Rd, Austin 78703	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	K-8	Not listed	143
The Magellan International School 7501 N Capital Of Texas Hwy Buildings B&C, Austin 78731	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	PK-12	✓ TEFA	—
The Magellan International School 7938 Great Northern Blvd, Austin 78757	Independent & Secular Schools	Central Austin	PK-8	Not listed	442
The Magnolia School 3500 RR 620 S, Bldg G, Bee Cave 78738	Independent & Secular Schools	West Austin & Lake Travis	PK-8	✓ TEFA	87
The Nest at Anderson Mill 11812 Millwright Pkwy, Austin 78750	Independent & Secular Schools	North Austin	PK-6	✓ TEFA	—
The Nest at Palm Valley 1100 Egger Ave, Round Rock 78664	Independent & Secular Schools	Round Rock, Pflugerville & Hutto	6-8	✓ TEFA	—
Waypoint Academy 24905 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs 78620	Independent & Secular Schools	Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley	K-8	✓ TEFA	—
Whole Life Learning Center 10801 Old Santonio Rd, Austin 78748	Independent & Secular Schools	South Austin	PK-8	✓ TEFA	74
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	—
Wimberley Montessori 45 la Buena Vista Dr., Wimberley 78676	Independent & Secular Schools	Dripping Springs, Driftwood & Wimberley	PK-6	Not listed	35
École Jean-Jacques Rousseau - French School of Austin 11607 N Lamar Blvd, Austin 78753	Independent & Secular Schools	East Austin	K-7	✓ 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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