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#671 of 883 private schools in TX
Waterloo School
High School · Austin, TX
A private high school in Austin, TX serving grades 9th – 12th.
1511 S CONGRESS AVE, Austin, TX 78704
- 6.7:1 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 Waterloo School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$97,160
Median home value
$862,000
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
70.4%
Homeownership
33.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 0.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| San Juan Diego Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–11 | 0.9 mi | 2 | 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.
Waterloo School is listed in Austin, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waterloo School
Waterloo School is a private high school in Austin, TX, serving approximately 42 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #671 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterloo School
What grades does Waterloo School serve?
Waterloo School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waterloo School?
Waterloo School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waterloo School rank in TX?
Waterloo School ranks #671 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Waterloo School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterloo School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waterloo School a private school?
Yes, Waterloo School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Waterloo School a religious school?
Waterloo School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 810-9881
- Area population (ZIP 78704)
- 50,479
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 78704; 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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