Amy Lord
Fathom Realty
(737) 265-8388
38 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$500,000 Price
Headwaters School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
807 Rio Grande St,
Austin, TX
533
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Ted Graf
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.85
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$24,600
Niche Grade
A+
A-
A+
A
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.85
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
80
Part Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
660
Verbal
680
Average ACT
28
Math
24
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
71.4%
Hispanic
13.1%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
Black
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#5
Best HS for the Arts in Texas
#40
Best Private K12 Schools in Texas
#58
Best Private HS in Texas
Specialty School Programs
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
35 Students
New York University
16 Students
Rice University
12 Students
University of Chicago
11 Students
George Washington University
10 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
9 Students
Boston University
9 Students
University of Washington
9 Students
Northeastern University
9 Students
American University
8 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Political Science and Government
12 Students
Psychology
11 Students
Business
10 Students
Film and Video Studies
10 Students
Economics
9 Students
Environmental Science
7 Students
International Relations
7 Students
Creative Writing
6 Students
Biology
5 Students
Entrepreneurship
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/14/2019
The school has a lot of potential to be great. However, it doesn't give a lot of opportunity for growth to students and can feel slow.
1/12/2018
My experience at headwaters was the best ever. The teachers there are so supportive and kind you form a relationship with them. The teachers make learning fun. Everyone is so understanding and wants to learn.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/3/2025
Headwaters has been a life-changing experience for our daughter and our family. From the moment she came home after her first day, beaming and saying, “I found my people,” we knew this was the right place. Over three years, she blossomed—not just academically, but emotionally, socially, and creative...
7/29/2024
My son enrolled in Headwaters as a 6th grader and recently graduated in the Class of '24. Over the years we were able to see him try his hand at various arts (jazz, screenwriting, photography, studio art), engage in hands-on learning (robotics, engineering, design technology), explore his passions/c...
10/13/2022
Headwaters School has been a nightmare for my children and family. This is not a 'Montessori' school. It is a self-described 'experiment' that has failed. Do not let your children be lab rats. I do not want to see this happen to any other family. Stay away.
5/30/2021
Outstanding in every way. Our son has been a part of this school from pre-school all the way up to now (4th grade). Constantly impressed, and feel so lucky we discovered them when we did. Guides are great, admin great, physical environment great. The kids are thoughtful and good-natured, and the par...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Amy Lord
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Adam Zell
Adam Zell
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(855) 329-4291
361 Total Sales
78 Near This School
$172K - $3.9M Price Range
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Melissa Farnsley
Melissa Farnsley
All City Real Estate Ltd. Co
(480) 462-5127
28 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,180,000 Price
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Rita Little-Byrd
Rita Little-Byrd
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(512) 790-5672
62 Total Sales
8 Near This School
$165K - $655K Price Range
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Johnny Devora
Johnny Devora
Responds QuicklyDevora Realty
(737) 204-8420
51 Total Sales
8 Near This School
$340K - $1.4M Price Range
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Laura Tomaszewski
Laura Tomaszewski
Bramlett Partners
(844) 886-6974
39 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$650,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$328K - $6.8M
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$546,342
Median Lot Size
435 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Average Household Income
$102,147
% of College Grads
89%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,131 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
88.2%
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Headwaters School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 807 Rio Grande St in Austin, TX. Annual tuition is $24,600. The school has a total enrollment of 533 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Headwaters School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.85, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $546,342. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Andrew's Episcopal School, San Juan Diego Catholic High School, Griffin School, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Headwaters School.