Private Pre-K4 through 12th Grade School in Austin, TX
Our program is accelerated, highly personalized, and very challenging. The result of this one-of-a-kind education is exceptional, confident students who perform in the top 10% of the nation on their college entrance exams.
KINDNESS. HUMILITY. RESPECT.
We are proud of the amazing students, teachers, parents and mentors that make up Kirby Hall School, and are incredibly humbled by the success of our program. Kirby Hall is where children can reach their full potential.
“I graduated from KHS in 1990. It is Austin’s Hogwarts.”
– Kirby Hall Student
“This is a uniquely comfortable environment,
and you feel it right away.”
– Teacher
“The school is a mini-United Nations –
a very diverse, global community.”– Parent
“Work habits, study habits,
and time management are ingrained from day one.”
– Parent
“There are no invisible children here.”
– Parent
“Mean is not tolerated.”
– Parent
“Here, it’s okay to raise your hand and answer,
it’s okay not to know, but what’s not okay is not to try.”
– Teacher
A superior academic performance over the last decade.
Student to Teacher Ratio
Performance on College Entrance Exams in the Nation
Graduating Students Recognized as National Merit Scholars
Average Class Size
Times Placed First at Regional and State Academic Competitions
Kirby Hall was Founded by Dr. and Mrs. Rase
Learning this month looks a little bit different than it did last month. Not only for Kirby Hall School, but for schools all around the city, United States, and world. Due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, families are sheltered in place at home while students are learning how to navigate new ways to, well,…
DetailsAs Texans, we often live by the motto that “everything is bigger and better in Texas.” While that may be true for some things (such as our infamous state pride), in some cases, smaller is actually better–especially in the classroom. Small class size and low student-teacher ratios are frequently lauded for their positive effects on…
DetailsKids (and even parents!) look forward to the summer break all year long. Time away from classes allows families to relax and recharge so they are ready to tackle the next grade ahead. While the freedom from a hectic school schedule is a huge benefit during the summer, the structure of a summer camp alongside…
DetailsLocated at 306 W 29th St, Austin, TX 78705
Since its founding in 1976, Kirby Hall’s success comes from the labor of many hands and the wisdom of many heads. In 1970 through their active involvement in their public school parent association, Dr. and Mrs. Howard F. Rase perceived a need for a school catering to academically advanced students and allowing faculty the freedom to elevate their instruction. Dr. and Mrs. Rase envisioned a school focused on bright and intellectually curious students.
A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE
