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#263 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 30% of private schools

Ace Academy

Elementary School

3901 SHOAL CREEK BLVD, Austin, TX 78756

Private

Enrollment

65

Student-Teacher

4:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#263 of 883

In Austin

#19 of 57

public schools

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Ace Academy

7.0/10

Elementary School in Austin · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Bryker Woods EL

8.9/10

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About Ace Academy

Ace Academy is a private elementary school in Austin, TX. Ace Academy serves approximately 65 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. Ace Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.8 pts above TX schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 65 students, Ace Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4:1 students to teachers, Ace Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Ace Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Ace Academy compares to 216 public schools serving similar grades in Austin, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
This School
vs
14:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
65
This School
vs
524
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.7% vs 0%
Asian 9.2% vs 0%
Black 6.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.2% vs 0%
Ace Academy Austin Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Ace Academy (this school) 7.0
BRYKER WOODS EL 8.9
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 3.0
HELPING HAND
CASIS EL 8.9
LEE EL 8.6
HIGHLAND PARK EL 8.7
RIDGETOP EL 9.0
LAMAR MIDDLE 8.1
REILLY EL 8.2
O HENRY MIDDLE 6.8
MATHEWS EL 8.2
MAPLEWOOD EL 8.3
BRENTWOOD EL 8.8
GULLETT EL 9.0
AUSTIN ST HOSPITAL
CAMPBELL EL 4.4
WEBB MIDDLE 2.3
KEALING MIDDLE 8.5
ROSEDALE 6.7
BLACKSHEAR EL 3.7

Showing 20 of 216 schools. View all schools in Austin

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,169
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 52%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 65
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 67.7%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 9.2%
Black 6.2%
Hispanic 6.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3901 SHOAL CREEK BLVD, Austin, TX 78756

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ace Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BRYKER WOODS EL (rated 8.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CASIS EL (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HIGHLAND PARK EL (rated 8.7/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Austin, see our Austin schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
BRYKER WOODS EL Austin 0.3 mi 8.9
ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Austin 0.4 mi 6.1
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED Austin 0.7 mi 3.0
HELPING HAND Austin 0.8 mi
HUNTINGTON-SURREY HIGH SCHOOL Austin 0.9 mi 5.8
KIRBY HALL SCHOOL Austin 1.0 mi 7.4
HYDE PARK SCHOOL Austin 1.0 mi 5.3
AHB COMMUNITY SCHOOL Austin 1.0 mi 5.1
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL AUSTIN Austin 1.2 mi
CASIS EL Austin 1.1 mi 8.9
HYDE PARK MONTESSORI Austin 1.2 mi
LONG-VIEW MICRO SCHOOL Austin 1.4 mi 6.5
RAWSON-SAUNDERS-AUSTIN AREA SCHOOL FOR DYSLEXICS Austin 1.2 mi 6.7
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Austin 1.5 mi
LEE EL Austin 1.6 mi 8.6
HIGHLAND PARK EL Austin 1.7 mi 8.7
MCCALLUM H S Austin 1.7 mi 7.7
NORTHWEST MONTESSORI HOUSE, INC Austin 1.8 mi
CAPITOL SCHOOL OF AUSTIN Austin 1.9 mi 6.7
ODYSSEY SCHOOL Austin 1.7 mi 6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78756 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$97,149

Median Home Value

$788,600

Median Rent

$1,383/mo

Population

9,844

College Educated

71.3%

Homeownership

44.9%

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

36.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ace Academy

What grades does Ace Academy serve?

Ace Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Ace Academy?

Ace Academy has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ace Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Ace Academy is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ace Academy rank in TX?

Ace Academy ranks #263 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Ace Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Ace Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ace Academy a private school?

Yes, Ace Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ace Academy a religious school?

No, Ace Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Transit Score
52 Good Transit
Bike Score
85 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
65
Gender Split
68% M / 32% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County

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