The New Leaf Academy is a K-6 Private School in beautiful South Austin.
We offer a competency-based education style with personalized programs for each student.
Our 7-to-1 student-teacher ratio is one of the lowest you will find in Austin, which means your students will get the attention they need.
Our mission is to help foster the next generation of bright, intelligent thinkers that will make a positive impact on the world.
Couple that with our philosophy of allowing students to think for themselves, and you get an ideal learning environment for your young ones.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Korbin Springer
School Notes
- The New Leaf Academy is a home-based private school with a lovely preschool next-door, Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse. The next-door preschool offers flexibility for parents with preschool-aged and elementary-school-aged children and saves them a trip.
- We believe that no two students are the same. Yet most schools teach them that way. Not here. Our program is personalized to each student`s interests, talents and needs.
- Our competency-based style means that all subjects are studied to the point ofmastery.The passing standard is 100%, just like you would want for your child.
- We utilize the educational program of the Delphian School in Sheridan and we are proud to useHeron Booksfor our curriculum. Heron Books is a research and development team that publishes cutting edge K-12 educational materials.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New Leaf Academy cost?
New Leaf Academy's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of New Leaf Academy?
The acceptance rate of New Leaf Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for New Leaf Academy?
The application deadline for New Leaf Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 6/16/2023
Their personal and tailor-made experience is quite amazing! My child has been there for 3 years now and we could not be happier!
5 6/16/2023
My children both have gone to New Leaf since it opened. My son could not read since going is able to read books unassisted.
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