Very Good
#165 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 19% of private schools
Kirby Hall School
School · Austin, TX
A private school in Austin, TX serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
306 W 29TH ST, Austin, TX 78705
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Kirby Hall School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,336
Median home value
$627,900
Median rent
$1,520/mo
College educated
79.8%
Homeownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
47.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| St Andrew's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 973 | Compare → |
| Texas School for the Blind and Visually ImpairedEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 4–12 | 1.4 mi | 123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kirby Hall School is listed in Austin, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Kirby Hall School
Kirby Hall School is a private school in Austin, TX, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kirby Hall School
What grades does Kirby Hall School serve?
Kirby Hall School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Kirby Hall School?
Kirby Hall School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirby Hall School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirby Hall School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Kirby Hall School rank in TX?
Kirby Hall School ranks #165 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Kirby Hall School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kirby Hall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kirby Hall School a private school?
Yes, Kirby Hall School 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 Kirby Hall School a religious school?
No, Kirby Hall School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 474-1770
- Area population (ZIP 78705)
- 32,937
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 21.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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