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Very Good

#229 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 26% of private schools

Austin Jewish Academy

Elementary School

7300 HART LN, Austin, TX 78731

Private

Enrollment

128

Student-Teacher

5.6:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#229 of 883

In Austin

#14 of 57

public schools

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Austin Jewish Academy

7.2/10

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

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6.6/10

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About Austin Jewish Academy

Austin Jewish Academy is a private elementary school in Austin, TX. Austin Jewish Academy serves approximately 128 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Austin Jewish Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares1.0 pts above TX schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 128 students, Austin Jewish 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 5.6:1 students to teachers, Austin Jewish Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
This School
vs
14:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
128
This School
vs
524
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 82.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 10.2% vs 0%
Asian 5.5% vs 0%
Black 0.8% vs 0%
Austin Jewish Academy Austin Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Austin Jewish Academy (this school) 7.2
MURCHISON MIDDLE 6.6
DOSS EL 9.1
GULLETT EL 9.0
ROSEDALE 6.7
HILL EL 8.3
PILLOW EL 3.4
LAMAR MIDDLE 8.1
BURNET MIDDLE 2.8
BRENTWOOD EL 8.8
HIGHLAND PARK EL 8.7
WOOTEN EL 4.2
PADRON EL 2.3
SETTLEMENT HOME
WOOLDRIDGE EL 2.6
BROWN EL 2.7
REILLY EL 8.2
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 3.0
BRIDGE POINT EL 9.1
COOK EL 4.6
WEBB MIDDLE 2.3

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 9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 30%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 128
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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 82.8%
Hispanic 10.2%
Asian 5.5%
Black 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7300 HART LN, Austin, TX 78731

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Austin Jewish Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DOSS EL (rated 9.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GULLETT EL (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BRENTWOOD EL (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Austin, see our Austin schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
MURCHISON MIDDLE Austin 0.3 mi 6.6
DOSS EL Austin 0.5 mi 9.1
THE MAGELLAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Austin 0.9 mi 7.9
GULLETT EL Austin 1.0 mi 9.0
ST MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Austin 1.1 mi
CASNER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Austin 1.1 mi
ANDERSON H S Austin 1.3 mi 7.4
ROSEDALE Austin 1.1 mi 6.7
HILL EL Austin 1.4 mi 8.3
BAIS MENACHEM HEBREW ACADEMY Austin 1.5 mi
PARAGON PREPARATORY INC Austin 1.6 mi 7.8
ST LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Austin 1.5 mi 6.9
LAMAR MIDDLE Austin 1.6 mi 8.1
PILLOW EL Austin 1.5 mi 3.4
ST THERESAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Austin 1.6 mi 7.1
HIGHLAND PARK EL Austin 1.9 mi 8.7
CAPITOL SCHOOL OF AUSTIN Austin 1.9 mi 6.7
BRENTWOOD EL Austin 1.8 mi 8.8
BURNET MIDDLE Austin 1.8 mi 2.8
NORTHWEST MONTESSORI HOUSE, INC Austin 2.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78731 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$102,886

Median Home Value

$839,500

Median Rent

$1,673/mo

Population

27,136

College Educated

78.5%

Homeownership

53.4%

Avg Commute

19.7 min

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Median Age

41.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Austin Jewish Academy

What grades does Austin Jewish Academy serve?

Austin Jewish Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Austin Jewish Academy?

Austin Jewish Academy has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Jewish Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Austin Jewish Academy is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Austin Jewish Academy rank in TX?

Austin Jewish Academy ranks #229 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Austin Jewish Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Austin Jewish Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Austin Jewish Academy a private school?

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

Is Austin Jewish Academy a religious school?

Austin Jewish Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
76 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
128
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County

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