St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Serving grades K-12 with 985 students. Private-school decisions come down to admissions timing, the educational model, and which neighborhood makes the daily commute work.
About St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School is a K-12 private school located in Austin, TX 78705 and Austin, TX 78735. For the 2025-2026 school year it carries Niche A+ (#2 Private in Austin).
Currently, the student-teacher ratio is 8:1, with 985 students enrolled in grades K-12, so classes stay small.
For the 2025-2026 school year, St. Andrew's Episcopal School reports a 100% graduation rate, well above the Texas state average of 90.3%.
School Details
Programs & Academics
History
St. Andrew's Episcopal School was founded in 1952 and is the only K-12 Episcopal school in Central Texas. The Upper School sits on a 166-acre Hill Country campus on Southwest Parkway, while the Lower and Middle School operates from a 14-acre campus near the UT area. Kindergarten was added in 2016. The school enrolls 985 students across four divisions and awards $3.1 million in financial aid annually. 100% of graduates attend four-year colleges.
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Attendance Zone
Two campuses: Lower & Middle School at W 31st St (14 acres, central Austin) and Upper School at 5901 Southwest Pkwy (166 acres, Hill Country). Competes in the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC).
Parent Perspective
Parents value the two-campus model - younger students get a walkable urban campus near UT, while upper schoolers transition to a 166-acre Hill Country campus with room for 23 varsity sports. Faculty average 17 years tenure. The Episcopal identity is present but welcoming - families represent 20+ religious denominations. Tuition ranges from $32K (K-4) to $39.5K (9-12) with $3.1M in annual financial aid.
Real Estate Impact
Families split between Tarrytown and Old Enfield (near Lower/Middle campus at 78703/78705) and Barton Creek, Circle C, and Southwest Austin (near Upper School at 78735/78746). Upper campus families often target $1M-$3M in 78735 and 78738. Prices move, so before making an offer check the current MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the neighborhood or ZIP guide.
Location & Contact
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
1112 W 31st St, Austin, TX 78705
5901 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, TX 78735
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