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Acton Academy Dripping Springs
Appamada School
Dripping Springs Christian Academy

Dripping Springs ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 503 students in Dripping Springs, TX, 5% of all K-12 students in Dripping Springs, TX are educated in private schools versus (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
40% of private schools in Dripping Springs, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Dripping Springs, TX (2026-27)

Acton Academy Dripping Springs Photo
Acton Academy Dripping Springs
Gr: 1-6
Alternative School
1000 Hays Country Acres Rd.
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 731-5540
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Appamada School Photo
Appamada School
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
26450 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 484-4976
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Dripping Springs Christian Academy Photo
Dripping Springs Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
800 W Hwy 290, Bldg C, Ste 100
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-9738
(3)
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Pathways School At Dsumc
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Po Box 99
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-7541
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Map of Primrose School Of Dripping Springs
Primrose School Of Dripping Springs
Gr: PK-K | 196 students
Daycare / Preschool
13832 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 751-1500
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Dripping Springs, TX ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

5
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+150.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
503
Students
+1,189.7% (+464 students) 10-yr
$15,713
Avg. Tuition
+57.1% (+$5,713) 9-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+75.0% (+6 students) 9-yr
18%
Students of Color
+5.9% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+37.5% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dripping Springs)
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,105 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearDripping Springs, TX Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20152
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# Students
503 Students
349,681 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025126183179
2024126178172
202396179174
2022100189185
202164185180
202048178171
201948185175
201848183172
201745191180
201632189178
201520178167
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% Students of Color
18%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202518%41%34%
202418%41%34%
202017%40%32%
201917%40%31%
201817%40%31%
201712%41%32%
201612%41%32%
201517%42%32%
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0.22
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.220.710.65
20240.220.710.65
20230.270.700.65
20220.250.700.64
20210.430.700.64
20200.440.700.64
20190.440.700.63
20180.440.700.63
20170.470.690.61
20160.460.690.61
20150.460.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,188 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
53,687 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20251%16%9%
20241%16%9%
20201%17%9%
20191%17%8%
20181%17%8%
20171%17%8%
20163%17%8%
20153%17%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
15,735 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
50 Students
137,801 Students
% White Students
12%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202512%40%52%
202412%41%52%
202316%41%52%
202215%43%54%
202130%43%54%
202030%43%54%
201930%42%56%
201830%43%56%
201734%43%58%
201667%43%58%
201567%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
500 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
373 Students
112,721 Students
% of Others Students
87%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202587%33%26%
202487%32%26%
202384%33%25%
202285%31%25%
202170%31%25%
202069%31%24%
201969%31%24%
201869%31%23%
201765%31%22%
201630%31%22%
201530%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
32,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
20237:111:111:1
20226:111:111:1
20215:111:111:1
20205:111:112:1
20195:111:112:1
20185:111:112:1
20175:111:112:1
20167:111:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025141415
2024141415
2023121415
2022121415
2021101415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
201781415
201681415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,713
$14,016

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$15,713$14,096$15,012
2024$15,713$11,363$13,254
2023$14,713$10,749$12,626
2022$12,213$10,383$12,187
2021$12,213$10,002$11,800
2020$11,500$9,827$11,512
2019$11,500$9,511$11,293
2018$11,500$9,029$11,017
2017$11,500$8,700$10,708
2016$10,000$8,409$10,356
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202525%23%34%
202425%23%34%
202325%24%34%
202222%24%33%
202122%24%33%
202022%24%32%
201922%23%31%
201822%23%30%
201710%22%30%
201610%21%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,331

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearDripping Springs, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$3,000$4,337$7,073
2024$3,000$4,531$6,930
2023$3,000$4,079$6,469
2022$3,000$3,959$6,289
2021$3,000$3,796$6,055
2020$3,000$3,690$5,921
2019$3,000$3,396$5,795
2018$3,000$3,260$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dripping Springs, TX?
5 private schools are located in Dripping Springs, TX.
How diverse are private schools in Dripping Springs?
Dripping Springs private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Dripping Springs go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Dripping Springs are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dripping Springs?
40% of private schools in Dripping Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Dripping Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dripping Springs include: Acton Academy Dripping Springs vs. Appamada School, Appamada School vs. Acton Academy Dripping Springs

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