Private Schools & Charter Schools in the Austin area
Our area has dozens of options for educating kids. This is KidsOutAndAbout's private / charter alternative education highlight page.
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A VIDEO IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!
Click here to check out our brand-new page: a compilation of videos created by local private and alternative schools. You'll get a great sense of what each offers!
View our Special Edition Austin Private / Charter School Newsletter sent in November 2025
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Alpha School
Alpha School is a game-changer in education, combining cutting-edge technology with personalization for a revolutionary learning experience. Picture a school where passion and purpose collide daily, offering limitless learning adventures. Our mission is to break free from traditional education boundaries, nurturing an environment where potential knows no limits. Our approach revolves around three key promises: 1. Instilling a lifelong love for learning. 2. Accelerating learning at double the speed of conventional methods. 3. Equipping students with essential life skills for a dynamic world. Alpha School unlocks your child's boundless potential and prepares them for a bright future. Join us in this transformative journey!
Austin Waldorf School
Our holistic PreK-12 education gives children the gift of wonder and imagination. They learn through exploration, storytelling, and creative play, developing a lifelong love for learning. A Waldorf education offers more than academics: through integrating the arts, movement, and handwork, students engage all their senses and build confidence. Teachers help each student develop their full capacity, meeting them where they are. Our intentional approach to technology helps students preserve their imagination and develop critical thinking. Our graduates step into the world with a sense of purpose.
