FAQs

For the 2024-2025 school year, our K to 12 community is made up of 991 students.  We have 327 students in the Lower School, 231 student in the Middle School, and 433 students in the Upper School.  

Our Kindergarten program has 54 students with 6 full-time teachers, a 9:1 student to teacher ratio.

From 1st through 5th grades, the average classroom size is 16 to 18 students. 

In Middle School & Upper School, the classroom size ranges from 12 to 18 students.

For the Lower School, parents can drop off at 7:40 am. Please note that schedules may vary slightly from year to year.

Yes, a healthy hot meal is provided daily to all students. At the Lower/Middle School, a morning snack and lunch are provided daily and included as part of the tuition. At the Upper School, breakfast and lunch are provided at no extra cost.  Click here to learn about Sage and check out some of our wonderful food selections. 

Yes, St. Andrew’s offers Beyond The Classroom (BTC), a daily after-school program for Kindergarten through 5th grade students.  BTC is open daily from dismissal until 5:30 pm. There are two options: daily supervised care (free play, snacks, library, games, arts & crafts, etc.) and enrichment classes like individual music lessons, Crazy Chemworks, Chess, Escape Room, tennis, and many more! Please visit the BTC page for details, pricing, and options.

From Kindergarten through 5th grade, students study Spanish.  Beginning in 6th grade, we offer a language carousel, where all students have a chance to take classes in Spanish, Latin and Mandarin. They then choose one language on which to focus during Middle and Upper School.  Advanced Placement options are offered in all three languages at the high school level. 

100% of our graduates attend a four-year university.  We support students and families by offering a personalized counseling program.  In the second semester of freshman year, students are intentionally matched with a college counselor; who they work with throughout their four-year high school journey.  Please see our Class of 2024 Profile for additional information. 

Unfortunately, no.  Our first year of entry is Kindergarten.  

St. Andrew's Episcopal School requires that all students from grade K through 12 are compliant with the Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements. All students must be up to date on vaccines and submit immunization records prior to the first day of school. Students requesting a medical exemption from the immunization requirements must annually submit a signed, dated letter from the student’s Texas-licensed, treating physician (M.D. or D.O.) specifically stating the basis for the exemption and that the required vaccines would be medically contraindicated or pose a significant risk to the health and well-being of the child or a member of the child’s household. Requests for medical exemptions will be considered and granted on a case-by-case basis. Students who have not received any vaccines will not be considered for medical exemption. The School does not accept exemptions for conscientious objections. If an outbreak or suspected outbreak of any vaccine preventable disease occurs in the state of Texas, any student who for whatever reason is not immunized may be excluded from school and all school-related activities.

Given the number of families relocating to Austin, we have a lot of experience working with out-of-town families. Families relocating to Austin are given an opportunity to speak directly with a member of the admissions team to discuss their personal circumstances.  If travel to Austin is not possible, we provide virtual options for parents and student interviews.  We encourage families to contact a member of the admissions team for additional information and next steps.

Generally speaking, we do not offer mid-year admissions due to a lack of openings and because we have found it is a difficult transition for both the new student and for our community. If you have a special circumstance, please contact a member of the admissions office to discuss.  

Applicants to the Lower School, grades K to 5, visit and participate in a series of activities that help us determine a child’s fit and placement in our community. Applicants to the Middle and Upper School (grades 6 to 12) are required to take the ISEE or the SSAT. Families are responsible for registering for this test. Additional information can be found on our website or through the online checklist.

We offer need-based financial awards to students from Kindergarten to grade 12. Our financial aid program is designed to fill the gap between the actual cost of tuition and what a family can realistically pay. The financial aid process, while separate from the admissions process, follows a similar timeline. Please visit our website for additional information. If you would like to set up a 10 minute confidential financial aid consultation call, please email Priscilla Lund, Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, plund@sasaustin.org. 

No, we do not offer merit scholarships.  All financial aid awards are based on demonstrated financial need. 

Most educational expenses (text books, educational supplies, etc.) are built into the tuition. After-school care, purchases made at the spirit shop, and optional school trips are an extra cost.