Twenty years ago in a small house in West Austin, with just five students and a vision to offer girls an intellectually rigorous, humanities-based education in a creative and nurturing environment, the Girls’ School of Austin was born.
Today the school has a state-of-the-art, green campus nestled in the leafy neighborhood of Tarrytown and welcomes an average of 150 kindergarten through eighth graders every year. With the incandescent Firebird as its mascot, the Girls' School of Austin proudly proclaims its mission to educate brilliant, independent young women.
Learning at the Girls' School is project-based and hands-on. Beginning in kindergarten, students choose to learn either piano or a string instrument as well as Spanish. It’s not uncommon to see these curious, confident students disembarking from their school bus around Austin with notebooks in hand; the city’s abundant natural settings often become outdoor science classrooms. Fifth graders travel further afield to the McDonald Observatory to enrich their study of astronomy. Ecology is integrated into daily life at GSA by way of the campus’s 5000-gallon rainwater cistern, bioswale and rooftop garden. Afterschool enrichment programs include orchestra, yoga, robotics, podcasting and more.
Many alumnae go on to Austin’s magnet and private high schools and eventually matriculate at the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities equipped with the tools to become the next generation of trailblazers. From the very first day of school to eighth grade graduation, the Girls’ School of Austin is committed to helping every girl ignite her inner Firebird.
Girls' School Of Austin
Private Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
2007 McCall Rd,
Austin, TX
150
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Lisa Schmitt
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Annual Tuition
$21,600
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
18
Part Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
100%
White
86.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
2%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/29/2022
Girls School of Austin brings out the best in every child by tapping into their individual strengths while creating an environment of kindness, responsibility, and leadership. Our family is so grateful for our GSA family.
11/29/2022
Excellent school that focuses on academics and developing strong 21st century skills like teamwork, communication, empathy, problem solving, and confidence. Fantastic arts and music programs as well as a strong PE and Spanish program. My daughter absolutely loves going to school and the incredible community there.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/22/2021
We have two daughters at the GSA and have watched them both thrive and grow academically, socially and as individuals since joining the school. Our oldest daughter is about to graduate and will head to high school with the skills and tools she will need to succeed. There are so many things we have a...
3/5/2020
The best decisions we have made for our daughter.
2/21/2018
Our daughter entered the GSA at 6th grade and has had an incredible experience over the last 1.5 years. We wish we go there sooner! The girls have been inclusive socially (as well as the parents). The curriculum is advanced and challenges the girls in an appropriate manner, based on their capabiliti...
1/23/2018
We have daughters at The Girls' School in both the middle and lower school. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the GSA - both from an academic and community perspective. Our daughters have thrived in this program that drives a truly well rounded curriculum. Art, music, Spanish, PE are all vi...
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Map
About Tarrytown
List Price Range
$496K - $8.1M
Homes For Sale
67
Average Home Value
$2,012,895
Median Lot Size
8,494 Sq Ft
% Renters
23%
Household Income
$202,085
% of College Grads
87.5%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
3,238 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
9.1%
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- K to 12th
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- Private
- 8th to 12th
- Private
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
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- Picnic Area
- Pool
Reed Park
- Football
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West Enfield Park
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Betty & Edward Marcus Sculpture Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Mayfield Park & Nature Preserve
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- Events
Tarrytown Neighborhood Park
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- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Hartford Triangle
- Picnic Area
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