Acton Academy (Main Campus)→

Location: Central Austin
2201 Alexander Avenue
Austin, TX 78722
Students served: Elementary School, ages 6 through 11; Middle School, ages 11 through 14; High School, ages 14 through 18
Current enrollment: 100 max
Model/philosophy: Every child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way. Acton’s mission is to inspire each child and parent who enters the doors to discover a calling that will change the world.
Special features: Original flagship campus in the Acton Academy Network of over 300 campuses in 20+ countries around the world. Adaptive software for math and language, project-based learning, Socratic discussion groups, examination of the Hero’s Journey and how it applies personally to each young person. Real-world exploration via hands-on apprenticeships, deep industry studies, and life-changing interviews.
Schedule: 8am–3:15pm Monday through Friday, September through mid-July
Tuition: $1,193 per month for an 11-month school year (total $13,123)
Contact: Chase Pattillo | info@actonacademy.org | Limited weekly tours available here.

Acton Academy Bee Cave→

Location: Bee Cave; serving Lake Travis, Lakeway, Oak Hill, Spicewood, Cuernavaca, and Dripping Springs
14532 Hamilton Pool Rd
Austin, TX 78738
Students served: Spark Studio, ages 4–6; Explore Studio, ages 6–8; Travel Studio, ages 8–11; Adventure Studio, ages 11–15; Launch Pad, ages 14–18
Current enrollment: 72 students
Model/philosophy: Acton Academy is the most student-centered learning environment in the world and does education like you've never seen before. It is totally and completely different. Acton Academy believes that every child is born with potential to find their calling and change the world. Acton Academy promises your child will: begin a Hero's Journey; learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner; develop a deep respect for economic, political, and religious freedoms; cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world, and mysteries of life on Earth; discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
Special features: At Acton Academy children learn in a collaborative studio of multi-age learners. This flexible approach challenges each student to determine their own differentiated learning plan and inspires them through real-world projects and experiences. Acton's Learner Driven Community puts children at the center of their learning, allowing them to create and maintain personal goals and relational covenants and contracts, as they Learn to Learn, Learn to Do, and Learn to Be. Acton believes each child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way. Acton believes in a closely connected community of families and lifelong learners. The Acton Bee Cave middle and high school programs (Adventure Studio and Launchpad) feature apprenticeships, service, Socratic discussions, business fairs, group projects, and writing.
Schedule: Dropoff 8:15–8:45am; the first Socratic discussion of the day (called Launch) starts at 8:45am. School finishes at 3:15pm. School year runs early September to mid-July. There is a week-long break every 6 weeks.
Tuition: $1,375 a month for 11 months per year, or $15,125 a year
Contact: Matt Briggs | 512-387-4043 | matthew@actonbeecave.org | https://actonbeecave.org

Acton Academy Northwest Austin→

Location: Northwest Austin
8508 White Cliff Drive
Austin, TX 78759
Students served: Spark Studio serving ages 5–7; Discovery Studio serving ages 7–11
Current enrollment: Rolling admissions; see this page for upcoming deadlines; maximum of 50
Model/philosophy: Acton Academy Northwest is a student-led, self-paced, private accredited school. The school uses online adaptive software for math and language, project-based learning, Socratic discussion groups, and examination of the Hero’s Journey and how it applies personally to each student. Every child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way. The school’s mission is to inspire each child to find their calling and develop the passion to pursue it. The founders believe that “learning to do” and “learning to be” are even more important than “learning to know.”
Special features: Online adaptive software for math and language, project-based learning, Socratic discussion groups, examination of the Hero’s Journey and how it applies personally to each student, no homework, service learning opportunities, and outdoor education. Located on 1-acre property off Old Spicewood Springs Road and 360. Will be building out a large, separate makerspace for learners to explore and spend plenty of time outdoors!
Pandemic plan: Read this school’s COVID-19 response here.
Schedule: 8:30am–3:15pm, Monday–Friday; Acton Academy Northwest Austin follows an 11-month calendar that allows for students to have extended breaks throughout the year and maintains their interests and retention by shortening the summer break.
Tuition: $1,210 per month for 11 months
Contact: Angela Griffiths Lucas, Head of School | angela@actonacademynwaustin.org

Acton Academy West (the Westlake campus)→

Location: West Lake Hills (serving Westlake, Rollingwood, Barton Hills, Tarrytown, and surrounding West Austin areas)
3423 Bee Cave Road
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Students served: Spark program (ages 4-5), Elementary (1st–5th), Middle School (6th–8th), and High School (9th–12th)
Current enrollment: 90
Model/philosophy: Every child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way. The school’s mission is to inspire each child to find their calling and develop the passion to pursue it. The founders believe that “learning to do”, “learning to be,” and "learning to learn" are more important than “learning to know.”
Special features: Acton Academy West Austin, founded in 2015, is a student-led, self-paced, private accredited school. The school uses online adaptive software for math and language, project-based learning, Socratic discussion groups, and examination of the Hero’s Journey and how it applies personally to each student. The campus is set back off of the road in Westlake, on a 6-acre magical property where the students enjoy a major focus on outdoor time and unstructured play. The campus participates in competitive private school league sports, including soccer, flag football, and basketball. Each team, in each sport, has held an undefeated season, and this year the all-girls basketball team won the championship.
Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30am–3:15pm, year-round Sept–July. See the school’s calendar here.
Tuition: $1,200 per month for 11 months ($13,200 total per year)
Contact: Jayme Bynum, Head of School | info@actonacademywestaustin.com | actonacademywest.com (elementary & middle school) | high-school.actonacademywest.com (high school)

AHB Community School→

Location: North Central Austin (Hyde Park neighborhood)
4001 Speedway
Austin, TX 78751
Students served: Grades K–8
Current enrollment: 80–90 students
Model/philosophy: AHB Community School is an accredited, secular private school with a mission of offering a community where children love learning, teachers love teaching, and families thrive. AHB works to preserve our students’ natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning while fostering kind, confident, critical thinkers who are prepared for a life of learning and community engagement.
Special features: Mixed-age classes with co-teachers make for a small student-to-teacher ratio (11 to 1). A supportive, student-centered environment values social-emotional learning alongside academic rigor. Thematic, interdisciplinary curriculum encourages curiosity, creative problem solving, and hands-on learning. The condensed academic schedule respects children’s natural stamina, values family life, and encourages community involvement.
Schedule: Core Program runs 9am–2:30pm, 4 days a week, Monday–Thursday. Middle School offers an optional 5th day on Fridays. Optional before- and/or after-care and elective classes available to extend your day from 8am to 3:30pm. Annual calendar loosely follows AISD.
Tuition: $11,600 per year for Core Programs, plus enrollment fee of $1,000
Contact: Shari Vars, Head of School | shari@ahbcs.org | 512-299-5487

The Ammonite School→

Location: Southeast Austin
Students served: K–3rd grades; all children welcome!
Current enrollment: Maximum class size of 8 with 2 teachers
Model/philosophy: The Ammonite School offers individualized curriculum tailored to each student based on a combination of Montessori Philosophy, Socratic Method, Social Emotional Curriculum, The Five Love Languages, and Multiple Intelligence Theory.
Special features: The Ammonite School is a very small mixed-age classroom that welcomes all types of learners, including neurodiverse and 2E students. All learners are supported in the community; the Ammonite School works in partnership with its families to create the best possible school experience for the students. The school offers a very low student-to-teacher ratio (4:1) and rich math, language, art, science, and nature curricula. The classroom is equipped with beautiful Montessori materials as well as personalized project-driven learning opportunities.
Schedule: Follows AISD calendar; Monday–Thursday 8:45am–2:45pm
Tuition: $1,375 per month
Contact: Susanne Crawford | theammoniteschool@gmail.com | 206-235-4270

Apogee Cedar Park→

Location: North Austin / Cedar Park
12129 N FM 620
Austin, TX 78751
Students served: Currently serving ages 4–11; growing to middle school and high school as learners age up.
Current enrollment: 50 learners, with all studios at a 12:1 ratio or under. Year-round enrollment if space is available.
Model/philosophy: Apogee’s mission is to equip and shape young citizens into critical thinkers who take the onus of responsibility of all elements of their education.
Special features: At Apogee Cedar Park, children learn in a collaborative studio of multi-age learners. The flexible approach challenges each student with their own differentiated learning plan and inspires them through real-world projects and experiences. Apogee's Learner Driven Community puts children at the center of their learning, allowing them to create and maintain personal goals and studio contracts.
Schedule: 9am–3pm Monday–Friday, drop-off as early as 8am and a BJJ after-school program until 5:15pm (additional cost for after-school); September–June 30, with week-long breaks every 4–5 weeks.
Tuition: $14,000 annually or 10 monthly payments of $1,400. Sibling, pay-in-full, and first-responder discounts available.
Contact: Tim Kennedy, Owner; Michelle Myers, Program Director | info@apogeecedarpark.com

Appamada School→

Location: Dripping Springs
26450 Ranch Road 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Students served: K–12
Current enrollment: Rolling admissions with a maximum of 85 students (elementary: 15, junior high and high school: 70)
Model/philosophy: Appamada School nurtures a reverent culture that allows students to feel safe enough to be their authentic selves. When in that vulnerable space, students can learn in a connected way that honors taking risks and pushing boundaries. Appamada is a student-centered and process-based program that focuses on creative growth rather than outcomes, fostering the nonlinear nature of learning that comes naturally to humans. From kindergarten through 12th grade, the program celebrates learning through play and collaboration over competition.
Special features: Full-time and part-time options; nurturing, compassionate environment for elementary, junior high, and high school; personalized lunch program based on dietary restrictions included with tuition; individualized curriculum made vital through relating academics to a student's personal talents and passions; 12:1 student:teacher ratio; optional college admissions test prep; use of technology; deep Socratic inquiry; holistic student evaluations; relationship-centric culture and community
Schedule: 8:45am–3:30pm Monday–Friday; mid August–late May. Please visit the school's website for details.
Tuition: Elementary (K–5th grade), full-time, $13,000 per year; part-time, $10,000 per year. Junior High & High School (6th–12th grade), full-time, $16,500 per year; part-time, $12,500 per year.
Contact: Dave Haumer, Director | 512-484-4976 | dave@appamadaschool.com

Ascent: An Acton Academy→

Location: North Central Austin
5701 Cameron Road
Austin, TX 78723
Students served: Ages 4–12. Spark Studio serves ages 4–6, Discovery Studio serves ages 6–9, and Explore Studio serves ages 9–12.
Current enrollment: 65+; rolling admissions
Model/philosophy: Ascent Academy's mission is to inspire each child and parent who enters its doors to find a calling that will change the world. Ascent follows a one-room schoolhouse model that applies the philosophy of the Hero’s Journey and the Socratic method to empower young people. Combining Montessori principles with technology, Ascent has created a self-paced learning environment where children are equipped to become independent, lifelong learners. It is a bold and brave educational model that trusts children to master academic skills, strive for excellence in their choices, and learn how to live and work with others as a community.
Special features: Ascent’s vibrant community of young learners is situated on nearly two acres in the historic Windsor Park neighborhood, complete with an orchard, a yurt, a budding urban forest, a chicken coop, and a dynamic outdoor Loose Parts Play environment. Ascent's Spark Studio follows a Montessori-based program that empowers learners to make choices and sparks their curiosity. With a deep commitment to gross motor movement, Sparks spend part of their day in an outdoor, all-weather Loose Parts Play program. The Discovery Studio continues with a Montessori foundation in a blended environment encouraging curiosity and establishing supportive habits during session-long deep-dives. Learners develop a joy for learning through a balanced design that uses Montessori works, online adaptive software, project-based learning, Socratic discussion groups, service learning opportunities, and outdoor education. The Explore Studio builds on the foundations of Spark and Discovery and follows the child’s internal, interpersonal growth as learners develop more self-awareness and independence through reflective processes and experimentation with more freedom within boundaries.
Schedule: 8am–3:30pm Monday–Friday; year-round with week-long breaks every 5–6 weeks
Tuition: The 2023 annual tuition is $15,916. Sibling discounts offered. Financial aid available.
Contact: Janita Lavani and Samantha Jansky, Co-Founders | ascent@ascentacton.org

Austin Rising School→

Location: Southwest Austin (behind the YMCA in Oak Hill)
6211 Parkwood Drive
Austin, TX 78735
Students served:  Grades 1–12
Current enrollment: 61 for elementary/middle school; 30 expected for high school
Model/philosophy: Austin Rising School is a homeschooling co-op where students have deep and meaningful learning experiences. ARS inspires learning through a hands-on, project-based approach, fostering collaboration, innovation, creative and critical thinking, and purposeful learning. Its unique approach to social-emotional learning supports students in their social, emotional, and educational journey, making them feel safe, heard, and loved while in school.
Special features: Block learning, allowing for deep exploration spanning all major content areas; arts-integrated and project-based learning in cross-curricular modules
High School: Project-based learning, spanning all major content areas; higher ed partnership. Located at a different campus in South Austin.
Schedule: Tuesday–Thursday 9am–3:15pm, Monday 9am–2pm
Tuition: $7,000–$8,900 per year
Contact: Michelle Larios | austinrisingschool@gmail.com

Austin School for the Driven→

Location: Mueller (East-Central Austin)
Students served: Ages 9–17
Current enrollment: 6 (maximum enrollment is 15 students). Teacher-to-student ratio is between 1:4 and 1:12. Acre-to-student ratio is greater than 1:1.
Model/philosophy: A pocket knife is a tool. A soldering iron is a tool. A pen is a tool. We learn to wield tools powerfully to shape the world around us.
Special features: Driven is a school inside of a Makerspace. If a student is hungry, show them the kitchen. If a student wants a fork, show them the forge. This is a high-trust environment with a small number of families. Parents have keys to the Makerspace and commercial kitchen.
Schedule: 9am to 3pm, August 7 to May 29
Tuition: $19,475 for regular tuition. One full-ride scholarship per twelve students. No sibling discounts. No prepayment discounts.
Contact: Ken Hawthorn | founder@austinschoolforthedriven.com

Bridges Academy Austin→

Location: West (Steiner Ranch)
2900 N Quinlan Park Rd Ste 250
Austin, TX 78732
Students served: PreK–12th grade; specializing in dyslexia, dysgraphia, gifted/2e, and other learning differences
Current enrollment: About 40 students and growing; average ratio 1:6
Model/philosophy: Bridges Academy Austin is a small accredited PreK–12 school specializing in dyslexia, dysgraphia, gifted/2e, and other learning differences. The school meets students where they are academically and helps them reach their potential. Teachers are certified teachers, reading specialists, and special education teachers who also have experience with gifted/talented learners. The school helps students advance in their areas of strength while receiving support in their areas of need. Students average two years of growth per year. In the words of a student, "We learn twice as much, but without the stress." Bridges Academy Austin is a welcoming environment for diversity. Students of all ethnicities, religions, genders, etc. are welcome. Students are kind to each other.
Special features: Specializing in dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, gifted/2e, and other learning differences; certified teachers and specialists; executive functioning support; onsite options for speech therapy and occupational therapy; no homework for K–8; minimal homework for high school students; a good option for students with hearing impairments
Schedule: Monday–Friday. Hours vary by the student and courses, but core classes are 9:30am–2:30pm, and some students have study hall, electives, and 1:1 interventions before or after these hours. August–May school year calendar.
Tuition: $19,900 annual tuition; enrollment and materials fee. This rate is subject to change. Please refer to the school’s website for current tuition information.
Contact: Alexandra Elliot, PhD, Director | 512-506-1980 | info@BridgesAcademyAustin.com

Clearview Sudbury School→

Location: East Central Austin
1507 Wilshire Blvd
Austin, TX 78722
Students served: Ages 5–18
Current enrollment: 25
Model/philosophy: Sudbury Model School
Special features: Self-directed education, democratically run school, supportive and proven model
Schedule: Monday–Friday 9am–4pm, follows AISD calendar for days off
Tuition: The tuition is set at $9,900 per year. There is a sibling discount of 25% for the second child and 50% for subsequent children. There is an option to apply for reduced tuition based on the family’s ability to pay.
Contact: Shawna Pitts, Admissions Clerk | 512-524-0085 | shawna@clearviewsudburyschool.org

ESTEAM Academy→

Location: Round Rock
12a Lake Drive
Round Rock, TX 78665
Students served: Grades PreK–12th, ages 4–19
Current enrollment: 49 (Early Elementary 15, Elementary 16, Middle School / High School 18); maximum enrollment at current facility = 70; rolling admissions.
Model/philosophy: ESTEAM Academy is an art & tech community, a tribe, a group of passionate, bold people who believe our children's learning journey should be inspired and empowered, and so they have committed to actively working together to build and support this community in doing just that: inspiring, equipping, and connecting each Hero who walks thru the doors to discover their passion, their purpose, and develop the life skills needed to be successful no matter what path they choose in life.
Special features: ESTEAM Academy removes arbitrary considerations like age or time as indicators of what a Hero should or should not be able to do and instead looks at the individual and work to customize their journey with the tools they need to succeed in their own time. No tests! No homework! No grades! It is mastery-based, hands-on, and life skills-focused! Learning is a fun byproduct! Self-paced, student-led, Socratic. This is what real-life learning looks like!
Schedule: Mondays & Fridays 9am–4pm Project-Based Clubs; Tuesday–Thursday 9am–4pm Core & Quest in mixed-aged/leveled Studios. The Academy Program runs September–May; two months of Summer Camps (June and July) included in full-time program and available as optional add-on for part-time programs. 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day program options available.
Tuition: $10,510 for 5-Day Full-Time Program; $8,530 for 3-Day Part-Time Program; $5,450 for 2-Day Part-Time Program. Pay in full or finance options available over 9 or 11 months. Enrollment fee of $500 due at enrollment (deducted from total tuition cost). Some clubs will have additional materials costs. Hardship scholarships available.
Contact: Nicholle Walton-Durban, Co-Founder & Head of School | 310-384-3391 | esteamacademyrr@gmail.com

Figment Creative Labs→

Location: South Austin
7809 Brodie Lane
Austin, TX 78745
Students served: All ages—toddler playgroups, creative pre-K, homeschool groups, after-school programs, adult classes on Sundays
Current enrollment: Maximum class size 12 children with 2 creative guides
Model/philosophy: Figment Creative Labs is a creative space for all ages. FCL focuses on process art and learning through play with younger artists, and maker ed. hands-on learning and STEAM education as artists grow with them.
Special features: Figment’s current location, at 7809 Brodie Lane, includes an art studio, a maker space, the discovery lab, and a creative preschool and toddler space, as well as an ever-evolving outdoor play area. It is home to rainbow colors, unbridled curiosity, and a menagerie of beloved class pets.
Schedule: Monday–Friday various programs with various schedules 9am–5:30pm, parties on Saturdays, and adult classes on Sundays. Follows AISD calendar for days off, with summer camps June–August.
Tuition: Monthly tuition for most programs; weekly tuition for summer camps; 10% sibling discount; see website for each program’s current tuition rates.
Contact: 512-551-3244 | figmentfrontdesk@gmail.com

Great Minds Learning Community→

Location: Pflugerville (serving Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and surrounding areas)
3400 Rowe Lane
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Students served: Gifted and twice-exceptional learners in Grades 5–12. Small classes with a maximum 7:1 student-teacher ratio.
Current enrollment: 25. Limited spots available.
Model/philosophy: Great Minds Learning Community is an intellectually rich private school for neurodiverse thinkers who are gifted or twice-exceptional (bright with learning differences/challenges/disabilities, such as dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, sensory processing challenges, Asperger's/High Functioning Autism, anxiety, depression, other health conditions, or social difficulties). GMLC students are bright, quirky, creative individuals seeking a smaller group, sensory support, intellectual freedom, and a built-in small tribe of like-minded thinkers that "get" them and give them wings to thrive. There is a balance of structure (with guided support for lagging skills) and intellectual and personal freedom. Academically strong, strengths-based, focusing on the 21st-Century skills through real-world, project-based learning. Nurturing each student within their "stretch zone" through a relationship-based approach, small class sizes, growth mindset, and 7:1 student-teacher ratio with a strong focus on social, emotional, and executive-function skills with a close-knit, caring community.
Special features: Tailored to meet the needs of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) neurodiverse young people and the intense, challenging, and exhilarating facets that being gifted or 2e brings to your child's educational experience—intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Student-driven with lots of voice and choice, combined with guided supports and a framework to create a balanced approach. For students who would benefit from a nurturing, small-group, hands-on environment and who crave the freedom to pursue their passions and intense intellectual curiosity to the beat of their own drummer with like-minded peers. Close-knit, caring community.
Schedule: Tuesday through Thursday, 9am–3pm, August–May, with short breaks throughout the year to allow time for recharging and travel; drop-off from 8:30am, pick-up until 3:30pm. Optional Mondays, same schedule.
Tuition: $15,500 per year, with a $600 supply fee. Optional 4th day (Monday) program, $3,800. 20% sibling discount.
Contact: Deanne Repich, Head of School | 512-750-1417 | info@greatmindslc.com

Growing Curiosity Community School→

Location: North Central Austin
9000 Georgian Dr
Austin, TX 78753
Students served: ages 3–6 years
Current enrollment: 18 students; maximum of 20 with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1
Model/philosophy: Growing Curiosity’s mission is to provide an affordable, quality Montessori preschool program with a focus on physical and social development, anti-bias education, and an appreciation for nature.
Special features: Anti-bias education, Montessori philosophy, mixed-age learning, gardening
Schedule: 8am–5pm (with part-time 8am–3pm option) Monday–Friday
Tuition: $765/month full-time; $625/month part-time
Contact: Dr. Breana Sylvester, Director | breana@growingcuriosity.org | 512-243-6924

Headwaters School→

Location: Multiple
Early Childhood Campus, South Austin
6305 Menchaca Rd.
Austin, TX 78745
Elementary Campus, Southwest Austin
9607 Brodie Ln.
Austin, TX 78748
Middle and High School Campus, Downtown
807 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78701
Students served: Age 18 months through 12th grade
Current enrollment: 525 (Early Childhood: 113; Elementary: 191; Middle School: 114; High School: 107)
Model/philosophy: Headwaters School is an independent school in Austin, Texas, serving students from early childhood through grade 12. Founded in 2001, the school begins with a Montessori foundation and progresses to the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme. The school invites its students, guides, staff, parents, and trustees to be Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers.
Special features: The Montessori curriculum in the Early Childhood and Elementary programs empowers students to explore their individual curiosity, grow in kindness, and learn self-advocacy in a caring, supportive environment. In middle school, Headwaters students learn who they are, who they want to become, and what impact they want to have on the world. The downtown location for the middle and high school gives students real-world practice in developing executive function skills and navigating the world beyond the campus. In high school, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme features depth over breadth and a mastery of writing across the curriculum. Headwaters offers a highly personalized college counseling experience.
Schedule: Headwaters follows a semester structure, with school typically beginning in late August and continuing through late May. Students attend school five days a week. On the Early Childhood campus, families can choose a half-day program or a full-day program. The school offers summer programming on all three campuses. The most up-to-date school calendar can be found here.
Tuition: Early Childhood tuition ranges from $14,700 to $15,800; Elementary tuition ranges from $15,800 to $16,100; Middle School tuition is $19,800; High School tuition is $21,900.
Contact: Amy Nylund, Director of Early Childhood & Elementary Admissions / Krista Phillips, Director of Middle & High School Admissions | 512-623-5406 | admissions@headwaters.org

Innovation Learning Lab→

Locations: Cedar Park and South Austin
Full address provided upon inquiry for a tour or Trial Day
W. New Hope Dr.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
W. Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78748
Students served: Ages 8–18; ages 5–7 welcome with older sibling enrollment
Current enrollment: 25 total unique students (Innovators) across days/locations; 5:1 Innovator-to-Guide/Aide ratio; up to 20 Innovators per day
Model/philosophy: Innovation is a dynamic homeschool hub catering to families that value social development and academic excellence. The program nurtures the whole child as an integral part of a vibrant, secular learning community. The student-centered approach revolves around community building, social-emotional learning, and engaging inquiry-based projects. Innovation Learning Lab welcomes diverse, emotionally aware, and inclusive families.
Special features: Mindfulness centered with growth-mindset nourishment sprinkled throughout the day, with a community focused on building each other up while leaning into individual goals in a mixed-age setting offering tons of outdoor time, projects, and a variety of semester-long classes to choose from, including language, STEAM, and more!
Schedule: Mondays (South Austin) 10am–2pm; Wednesdays (Cedar Park) 10am–2:30pm; Fridays (Cedar Park) 10am–4pm. Please see the website for current class offerings and schedule.
Tuition: Full days $200/day per month. Friday 2pm-4pm Add Ons: CAD (Computer Assisted Design) $140/month, Playcare $60/month. Scholarships are available, with more details on the website.
Contact: Tamara Button, Director | Tamara@InnovationLearningLab.com | 512-655-3103

The Inside Outside School→

Location: near SH 130 & Cameron Road
5530 Killingsworth Lane
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(transportation provided from North Central Austin)
Students served: K through 6th grade
Current enrollment: 36
Model/philosophy: Educating for Human Greatness and Nature-Based Integrated Thematic Instruction
Special features: Democratic approach; relevant, place-based, independent and collaborative study projects that help students learn how to think rather than what to think; reading, writing, and math taught as tools of inquiry; community stewardship; focus on connecting to the natural world; 7.28-acre campus with a natural running creek, gardening, and farm animals. This year the integrated theme is “Come Together.”
Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30am–3:30pm (drop-off begins at 8am, pick-up ends at 3:45pm); September–May
Tuition: $9,000 per year plus enrollment fee
Contact: Cristine East, Director of Admissions | cristine@insideoutsideschool.org | www.insideoutsideschool.org/contact-us.html