Parents in Central Austin have a wide range of private‑school choices that align with traditional family values, academic rigor and faith‑based instruction. Below is a quick reference of 17 schools, organized alphabetically, with key details on grade levels, religious orientation, enrollment size, tuition ranges and signature programs.

AHB Community School

Type: Independent
Grades: K‑8
Religious orientation: None
Enrollment: 105
Tuition: $15,500 per year
Highlights: Athletics, fine arts, STEM clubs.

Austin Classical School

Type: Classical, Christian, collaborative
Grades: Pre‑K‑12
Religious orientation: Christian
Enrollment: 434
Tuition: Varies by grade
Highlights: Basketball, cross‑country, flag and tackle football, fencing, golf, robotics, soccer, tennis, track, volleyball.

Austin Jewish Academy

Type: Private
Grades: K‑8
Religious orientation: Jewish (optional)
Enrollment: 115
Tuition: $22,000 per year
Highlights: Sports and musical programs.

Cathedral School of Saint Mary

Type: Catholic, classical
Grades: Pre‑K3‑8
Religious orientation: Catholic
Enrollment: 175
Tuition: $8,500 with sibling discounts
Highlights: Flag football, volleyball, basketball, chess.

The Girls’ School of Austin

Type: All‑girls
Grades: K‑8
Religious orientation: None
Enrollment: 150
Tuition: $24,365 (lower school) – $26,795 (middle school) per year
Highlights: Award‑winning fine‑arts program, Spanish language instruction, instrument study.

Headwaters School

Type: Montessori, International Baccalaureate (Middle Years & Diploma)
Grades: 18 months‑12
Religious orientation: None
Enrollment: 501
Tuition: $18,950‑$27,850 per year, depending on program
Campuses: River (801 Grande St.), Springs (6305 Menchaca Rd.), Creek (9607 Brodie Ln.)
Highlights: Athletics, art, leadership clubs.

Huntington‑Surrey School

Type: College preparatory
Grades: 9‑12
Religious orientation: None
Enrollment: 30
Tuition: $21,000 per year
Highlights: Small‑class environment.

Hyde Park Schools

Type: Private, Christian, college preparatory
Grades: Pre‑K4‑12
Religious orientation: Christian
Enrollment: 765
Tuition: Varies by grade
Highlights: Athletics, fine arts, robotics, academic competitions, student leadership, service opportunities.

Kirby Hall School

Type: Private, traditional
Grades: Pre‑K4‑8
Religious orientation: None
Enrollment: 129
Tuition: $16,450 (pre‑K4) – $22,555 (K‑8) per year
Highlights: Flag football, cross‑country, volleyball, basketball, soccer, track, student council, culinary arts, music, STEM club, yearbook.

Magellan International School

Type: International Baccalaureate, Spanish immersion
Grades: Preschool‑12
Religious orientation: Secular
Enrollment: 650
Tuition: Varies by grade
Campuses: Main (7501 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.) and preschool (2700 W. Anderson Ln.)
Highlights: Student‑led clubs, competitive sports, international travel, innovation and design projects.

Paragon Prep

Type: College preparatory, independent
Grades: 6 weeks‑8
Religious orientation: Nonsectarian
Enrollment: 268 (elementary/middle) – 140 (preschool)
Tuition: $1,410‑$1,650 per month (preschool) – $21,460 per year (K‑8)
Highlights: Academic competitions, competitive athletics for grades 5‑8, band, after‑school programs.

Redeemer School & Preschool

Type: Religious
Grades: Infant‑Pre‑K4, K‑8
Religious orientation: Lutheran
Enrollment: 525
Tuition: $11,750‑$14,300 per year, depending on program
Highlights: Band, choir, musical, soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, cross‑country, academic competitions, chess, mentorship, service projects.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Type: Religion‑based
Grades: K‑12
Religious orientation: Episcopalian
Enrollment: 1,020
Tuition: $33,750‑$41,300 per year
Campuses: Lower/Middle (1112 W. 31st St.) and Upper (5901 Southwest Parkway)
Highlights: Performing arts, music, athletics, clubs.

St. Austin Catholic School

Type: Religion‑based
Grades: Pre‑K‑8
Religious orientation: Catholic, Paulist Fathers
Enrollment: 227
Tuition: Up to $14,035 per year
Highlights: Athletics, choir, band, student council, National Junior Honors Society, digital media, student clubs.

St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School

Type: Private
Grades: Pre‑K3‑8
Religious orientation: Catholic
Enrollment: 190
Tuition: $9,567 per year
Highlights: Flag football, volleyball, cross‑country, basketball, track, soccer, robotics, STEM, art, music.

Studio Preparatory

Type: Hybrid microschool
Grades: 3‑12
Religious orientation: Christian
Enrollment: 53
Tuition: $2,500‑$13,000 per year, depending on program
Highlights: Fine arts, physical education, STEM.

Waterloo School Austin

Type: Project‑based learning
Grades: 9‑12
Religious orientation: Christian (nondenominational)
Enrollment: 80
Tuition: $20,750 per year
Highlights: Sports, AV media production, yearbook.

These schools reflect the diversity of educational philosophies available to Central Austin families—from classical Christian curricula to Montessori‑IB programs and secular language immersion. Tuition varies widely, giving parents flexibility to match financial considerations with the academic and extracurricular environment they desire for their children.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.