Located in Austin, TX, Children's Courtyard enrolls 44 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program within a city neighborhood.
Founded in 1986, the school serves children in the Mesa Trails area with a co鈥揺ducational day care setting.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio at Children's Courtyard is 44:1, reflecting a single鈥搕eacher environment for all enrolled students.
Approximately 33% of enrolled students represent students of color, contributing to the diversity of this Austin preschool.
Children's Courtyard offers early learning programs for children from PK to kindergarten in a city鈥揵ased community setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$400 per week
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Children's Courtyard?
The application deadline for Children's Courtyard is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Children's Courtyard located?
Children's Courtyard is located in the Mesa Trails neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Popular comparisons: Children's Courtyard vs. The Childrens Courtyard
The nearest high school to Children's Courtyard is Acton Academy Northwest Austin (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Austin Jewish Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Matthew's Episcopal School (0.1 miles away)
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