Bridges Academy Austin is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 1 through 12 in a large suburban area of Austin, TX.
The school enrolls 35 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 6 teaching staff.
Approximately 15% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Tuition data is not provided, but Austin private schools typically average around $18,218 for elementary and $18,460 for high school tuition.
Bridges Academy Austin is located near several other private schools offering early childhood and K–12 options within a 3–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 42%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bridges Academy Austin?
The application deadline for Bridges Academy Austin is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Bridges Academy Austin is St. Stephen's Episcopal School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is 4points Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is School In The Hills (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
School In The Hills
Montessori School
2900 N Quinlan Park Rd
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 266-6160
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 266-6160
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 115 students Tuition listed
4points Academy
(Christian)
5145 Ranch Rd 620 North, Ste G-130
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 991-7950
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 991-7950
1.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 9 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Building H 5145 North Fm 620
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 910-8456
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 910-8456
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
Bluebonnet Montessori School Of Lakeway
Montessori School
15099 Debba Dr
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Lake Hills Montessori Austin Campus ![Lake Hills Montessori Austin Campus Photo - Lake Hills Montessori Kids leave with a solid foundation of language, reading and writing!]( "Lake Hills Montessori Austin Campus Photo - Lake Hills Montessori Kids leave with a solid foundation of language, reading and writing!")
Montessori School
600 N Cuernavaca Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 263-9342
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 263-9342
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Stephen's Episcopal School ![St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - The St. Stephen's Chapel at sunset]( "St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - The St. Stephen's Chapel at sunset")
(Episcopal)
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
5.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 707 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Austin Tennis Academy College Prep
Special Program Emphasis
6800 Spanish Oaks Club Blvd
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 276-2271
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 276-2271
5.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School
(Catholic)
3000 Barton Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 327-7755
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 327-7755
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 932 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
15506 TX-71, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 351-3403
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 351-3403
6.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
4701 Bee Caves Road, Suite 101
Austin, TX 78746
(877) 673-8893
Austin, TX 78746
(877) 673-8893
7.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4points Academy
(Christian)
5145 Ranch Rd 620 North, Ste G-130
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 991-7950
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 991-7950
1.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 9 students
Bluebonnet Montessori School Of Lakeway
Montessori School
15099 Debba Dr
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
3500 Ranch Rd 620 S Bldg G
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 266-9620
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 266-9620
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Tuition listed
St. Stephen's Episcopal School ![St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - The St. Stephen's Chapel at sunset]( "St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - The St. Stephen's Chapel at sunset")
(Episcopal)
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
5.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 707 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Austin Tennis Academy College Prep
Special Program Emphasis
6800 Spanish Oaks Club Blvd
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 276-2271
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 276-2271
5.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
School In The Hills
Montessori School
2900 N Quinlan Park Rd
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 266-6160
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 266-6160
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 115 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Building H 5145 North Fm 620
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 910-8456
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 910-8456
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
Bluebonnet Montessori School Of Lakeway
Montessori School
15099 Debba Dr
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Lake Hills Montessori Austin Campus ![Lake Hills Montessori Austin Campus Photo - Lake Hills Montessori Kids leave with a solid foundation of language, reading and writing!]( "Lake Hills Montessori Austin Campus Photo - Lake Hills Montessori Kids leave with a solid foundation of language, reading and writing!")
Montessori School
600 N Cuernavaca Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 263-9342
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 263-9342
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Primrose School Of Four Points
Daycare / Preschool
6606 Sitio Del Rio Blvd
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 795-9101
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 795-9101
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12600 Country Trails
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Quinlan Park Rd
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12900 Tierra Grande Trl
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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