Austin, TX · K–12
Last verified August 20, 2026
807 Rio Grande St., 78701 · (512) 623-5421
Enrollment
411
Student:teacher
9:1
Published tuition
$16,900–$30,600
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Curriculum & special classes
Headwaters School offers a comprehensive, whole-child education from 18 months to 12th grade. It evolves from Montessori roots into the IB curriculum, with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme beginning in Fall 2026 for Grade 6.
Financial aid
Need-based financial aid is available for families in grades Kindergarten and up, with 13% of families currently receiving aid. Merit scholarships, such as the Headwaters Promise for high school students, are also offered.
Before & after school care
Before school
Morning extended care is available for YCC, Primary, and Elementary students (18 months-5th grade).
After school
Afternoon extended care is available for YCC, Primary, Elementary (18 months-5th grade), Middle School (6th-8th), and High School students.
Cost
2025-2026: Morning Extended Care for YCC, Primary, Elementary (5 days/week): $800/year; YCC Year Round Morning: $1000/year. Afternoon Extended Care for YCC, Primary, Elementary (5 days/week): $3,700/year; YCC Year Round Afternoon: $4,625/year. Middle School Afternoon Extended Care: $1,600/year for 2 days/week, $3,700/year for 5 days/week. 2026-2027: Morning Extended Care for YCC, Primary, Elementary (5 days/week): $800/year; YCC Year-Round Morning: $1040/year. Afternoon Extended Care for YCC, Primary, Elementary (5 days/week): $3,700/year; YCC Year-Round Afternoon: $4,810/year. Middle and High School Afternoon Extended Care: $825/year for 2 days/week, $1,910/year for 5 days/week.
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Admissions
Headwaters School encourages prospective families to connect with their team to learn about programs, culture, and visit opportunities. They are currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Rolling deadline for incoming families; January 2, 2026, for returning families seeking financial aid for 2026-2027. The financial aid application deadline for 2023 was January 5, 2023.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Financial aid applicants must complete a Campus Tour and an Application for Admission prior to submitting their financial aid application.
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