The Childrens Courtyard in Austin, TX offers early childhood education for pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based setting within the Circle C Ranch neighborhood.
Founded in 1986, the school serves 122 students with a student–teacher ratio of 61, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
The school's enrollment reflects 50% student color representation, indicating diversity within the student body.
As a co–educational early childhood program, The Childrens Courtyard is located in a large city community and provides care and learning opportunities for young children.
The school is part of Austin's private preschool landscape, where average tuition for elementary private schools is approximately $18,218.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 42%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Childrens Courtyard?
The application deadline for The Childrens Courtyard is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Childrens Courtyard located?
The Childrens Courtyard is located in the Circle C Ranch neighborhood of Austin, TX.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Childrens Courtyard is New Leaf Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Horizons Family Solutions (1.4 miles away)
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Daycare / Preschool
6111 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 301-9449
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 301-9449
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
9604 FM 1826
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 806-1449
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 806-1449
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of Southwest Austin
Daycare / Preschool
4920 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 292-7792
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 292-7792
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3207 W. Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 472-2559
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 472-2559
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
13401 Escarpment Blvd.
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
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9604 FM 1826
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 806-1449
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 806-1449
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13401 Escarpment Blvd.
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
5901 Southwest Pkwy
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 299-9700
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 299-9700
4.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 54 Tuition listed
St. Andrews Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
5901 Sw Pkwy
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 299-9657
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 299-9657
4.3 miles
Gr: 12 | 100 students
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Location
Miles
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9604 FM 1826
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 806-1449
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 806-1449
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3207 W. Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 472-2559
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 472-2559
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
13401 Escarpment Blvd.
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
9704 Circle Dr
Austin, TX 78736
(512) 228-1245
Austin, TX 78736
(512) 228-1245
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Daycare / Preschool
6111 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 301-9449
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 301-9449
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Primrose School Of Southwest Austin
Daycare / Preschool
4920 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 292-7792
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 292-7792
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3207 W. Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 472-2559
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 472-2559
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
13401 Escarpment Blvd.
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Country Home Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
6900 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 288-8220
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 288-8220
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
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10/
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5913 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-2584
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-2584
0.1 miles
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(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
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10/
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7525 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
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10/
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6201 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4103 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,876 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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7412 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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