Acton Academy in Austin, TX, serves 69 students in grades 1 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting located in the East Riverside Oltorf neighborhood.
Founded in 2009, this co鈥揺d private school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 23:1 supported by three full鈥搕ime teachers.
The student body includes approximately 19% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the school community.
As a city鈥揵ased school, Acton Academy provides regular elementary and secondary education in a large urban context.
Tuition data is not specified, but the Austin area average private school tuition is approximately $18,000 annually for elementary and high schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 鈥淭he most amazing outcome at Acton is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school.鈥
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Acton Academy?
The application deadline for Acton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Acton Academy located?
Acton Academy is located in the East Riverside Oltorf neighborhood of Austin, TX.
Nearby 91黑料s
The nearest high school to Acton Academy is Waterloo School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School (1.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Waterloo School
(Christian)
1511 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 810-9881
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 810-9881
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(512) 465-8338
Austin, TX 78765
(512) 465-8338
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Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-1480
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(512) 476-1480
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Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-8142
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(512) 480-8142
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