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The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs

12610 Nutty Brown Rd Austin, TX 78737

Tel: (512) 288-7737

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 181 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

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 (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 181 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Preparatory School Of Dripping Springs
Pre-K	145
Kind	36

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Student Body

Total Students

181 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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).

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