Since 1917, St. Austin Catholic School has been educating Kindergarten through Eighth grade students. With one homeroom per grade, St. Austin School fosters a strong sense of community. Families from all corners of the Austin metropolitan area, from over 40 different zip codes, make up our small community. This diversity of the student body is a rich part of the St. Austin School tradition.
It was in September 1917 that Newman Elementary School was established as the parish school for St. Austin Catholic Parish. Three Dominican Sisters of Houston were given the direction of the newly established school. When an eighth grade was added for the 1941-1942 school year, the school became a complete elementary school, and the name was changed to St. Austin Catholic School.
St. Austin Catholic School has seen many changes through its 90 year history, but these things remain unchanged: a curriculum focused on academic strength; a structured yet nurturing environment; a small, active and involved community; and the heritage and traditions of our Catholic faith as the keystone of the St. Austin experience.
We are proud to be the first private school in the Austin area awarded the National Blue Ribbon of Excellence, which we earned in 2005. St. Austin also holds DUAL ACCREDITATION by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Texas Catholic Conference.