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#321 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 36% of private schools
The Prep School of Bee Cave
Elementary School · Austin, TX
A private elementary school in Austin, TX serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.
14001 BEE CAVE PKWY, Austin, TX 78738
- 6.6:1 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.
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Where The Prep School of Bee Cave sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$169,911
Median home value
$754,600
Median rent
$1,915/mo
College educated
75.4%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78738; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Cave ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 826 | Compare → |
| The Magnolia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of Bee CavePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Lake Pointe ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 757 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Prep School of Bee Cave is listed in Austin, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Prep School of Bee Cave
The Prep School of Bee Cave is a private elementary school in Austin, TX, serving approximately 46 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Prep School of Bee Cave
What grades does The Prep School of Bee Cave serve?
The Prep School of Bee Cave serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend The Prep School of Bee Cave?
The Prep School of Bee Cave has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Prep School of Bee Cave?
The student-teacher ratio at The Prep School of Bee Cave is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Prep School of Bee Cave rank in TX?
The Prep School of Bee Cave ranks #321 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is The Prep School of Bee Cave's MySchoolScout rating?
The Prep School of Bee Cave has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Prep School of Bee Cave a private school?
Yes, The Prep School of Bee Cave 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 The Prep School of Bee Cave a religious school?
No, The Prep School of Bee Cave is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 46
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 790-7737
- Area population (ZIP 78738)
- 28,790
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 78738; 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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