Headwaters School

Headwaters School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
807 Rio Grande St,  Austin, TX
4.4
4.3
533 Students
A+
Niche Grade

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+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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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
Source: Niche

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
4.4 7 Reviews
3.0 Alum
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.
5.0 Middle School Student
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
4.3 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
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...
5.0 parent
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...
1.0 parent
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.
5.0 parent
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...

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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.

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