How families pay here
Kolbe Academy was listed in the Texas Comptroller's TEFA finder when we checked on October 12, 2026, so a student with an Education Freedom Account can use it here. For 2026-27 the account sends $10,474 per student, deposited in three parts: 25% on July 1, 25% on October 1 and the final 50% on February 1.
This school reports special-education services or a learning-differences focus. When a TEFA student has a current IEP that TEA has on file, the account grows: for a Austin ISD resident, roughly $15,699 to $16,779 across regular-campus IEP settings, never more than $30,000.
This school also enrolls pre-K children. TEFA funds 3- and 4-year-olds who meet a state free pre-K criterion, such as qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, limited English, or a parent who teaches in a Texas public school. Kindergarten has no such test, so a child can continue here on the full award.
The Diocese of Austin's schools office lists TEFA among its affordability options, alongside the need-based Beacon of Hope scholarship that families apply for through FACTS. Parish and sibling pricing stays in place for families who pay with TEFA.
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“At Kolbe Academy, your PK-12 child will experience authentically Catholic, classical home education with the customization to suit their unique learning style. We are an accredited institution with over 40 years of experience in forming well-rounded, integrated young men and women. And our expert, faithful teachers…”
The school's description in the TEFA finder
Programs reported to the state
Discounts reported to TEFA: Scholarships Available, Sibling Discounts.
What to ask on your tour
- Is the school in the TEFA finder now, and will it take part in 2027-28?
- Does billing follow the state's July, October and February deposits, or is a deposit due from us first?
- Which fees, such as books, uniforms or lunch, can be charged to the account?
- What aid, sibling or church-member pricing is available for any balance?
- Which IEP settings and needs do you have room for, and do you bill on-campus therapy as a school fee?
- Are you an approved TEFA pre-K provider, and do you take child care assistance for after-care?
- Which dual-credit partners do you use, and can those course fees come from the account?
Nearby schools with full profiles
- American Heritage Worldwide - Online (3-12): Christian School, grades 3-12, 0.0 mi · TEFA
- Ace Academy: Independent & Secular School, grades K-8, 0.5 mi · TEFA
- Paragon Preparatory: Independent & Secular School, grades PK-8, 0.6 mi
- Capitol School of Austin: Independent & Secular School, grades PK-5, 1.1 mi · TEFA
- Austin Jewish Academy: Independent & Secular School, grades K-8, 1.2 mi · TEFA
- St. Theresa Catholic School: Catholic School, grades PK-8, 1.2 mi · TEFA
IEP funding for nearby districts
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-44) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin ISD | 1,020 | $11,388 | $16,779 | $15,699 | $25,552 |
| Eanes ISD | 38 | $11,460 | $17,279 | $16,113 | $26,746 |
Totals are the $10,474 base plus the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts come from the TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026); districts with fewer than 30 participants aren't listed in that report. All Austin-area districts →
We list 29 K-12 private schools in Central Austin, and 17 of them were in the TEFA finder.