The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs in Austin, TX, serves 181 students in early childhood through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, rural community setting.
The school offers programs from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 91:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Approximately 11% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
As a rural early childhood program, the school provides day care and preschool services in the Dripping Springs area.
Compared to nearby Austin private schools, The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs operates with a higher student鈥搕eacher ratio and focuses on early learning stages.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs?
The application deadline for The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs is Aesa Prep Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primrose School Of Dripping Springs (1.7 miles away)
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Primrose School Of Dripping Springs
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