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Austin Waldorf School Photo - Grade Two Classroom

Best Hays County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 4,140 students in Hays County, TX.
The top-ranked private preschools in Hays County, TX include Ladybird Montessori School, Austin Waldorf School, and San Marcos Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Texas private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private preschools in Hays County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Hays County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ladybird Montessori School
Ladybird Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(5)
2050 Cole Springs Road
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-3636
Gr: PK-9 | 224 students Extracurrculars: 10 Acceptance rate listed
Austin Waldorf School
Austin Waldorf School Photo - Grade Two Classroom
Special Program Emphasis
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
20075 San Marcos Hwy
San Marcos, TX 78640
(678) 814-5042
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
(Christian)
(2)
1401 Davis Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
Gr: PK-12 | 1,557 student Avg. class size: 15 students
San Marcos Academy
San Marcos Academy Photo - Competitive athletics program for boys and girls in middle and upper school (grades 6-12).
(Baptist)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Cruz Catholic School
(Catholic)
1100 Main St
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-2137
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Advent Ridge Academy
Advent Ridge Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dripping Springs Christian Academy
Dripping Springs Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
800 W Hwy 290, Bldg C, Ste 100
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-9738
Gr: NS-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Rocking Horse Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
6022 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 405-3700
Gr: NS-PK | 237 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. St.ephen's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
6000 Fm 3237
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-9857
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Wonderland School
(Christian)
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Hays County, Texas

Hays County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
45 La Buena Vista Drive
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-6055
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Avg. class size: 20 students

Overview

This County (Hays County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,140 Students
273,936 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
300 Teachers
24,408 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
45%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1137
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,873
$13,258
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$4,768
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$8 million
$51.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.69
# American Indian Students
50 Students
819 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
12,494 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
291 Students
37,491 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
24 Students
10,686 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,289 Students
100,131 Students
% White Students
59%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
389 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,191 Students
104,389 Students
% of Others Students
31%
39%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Hays County, TX?
The top-ranked private preschools in Hays County, TX include Ladybird Montessori School, Austin Waldorf School, and San Marcos Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Hays County?
11 private preschools are located in Hays County.
How diverse are private preschools in Hays County?
Hays County private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Hays County?
50% of private preschools in Hays County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Hays County are often viewed compared to one another?

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