History and Philosophy
The Girls' School of Austin began instruction in 2002, with five girls in the fifth and sixth grades. The schoolhouse was just that, the girls, outnumbered by their instructors, met in a near-by house. That inaugural year, however, was a great success and convinced everyone involved that the goal of providing girls a superb education that would equip them to live distinguished lives of their choosing was within reach.
Today, five and a half years later, the Girls' School of Austin has a student community of over 70 girls in grades K-8. The school is housed in a sunny and pleasant building in the Tarrytown section of west Austin, an attractive neighborhood readily accessible from all parts of Austin. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of a parent donor, we own our campus, which was formerly part of the Austin Independent School District. The faculty no longer outnumbers the students, and it is difficult to imagine a more committed, talented group of educators.
The Girls' School of Austin is blessed with a parent community eager to give of their time and talents, and a student body of happy and promising girls who thrive in this unique environment. The development of the school and its programs continue, and that development will be ongoing as the Girls' School grows and builds on its already remarkable foundation of education, innovation and civility.
The Girls' School of Austin provides an intellectually challenging education for girls in a supportive and creative environment. Our mission is to inspire girls to achieve personal excellence and go on to lead distinguished and fulfilling lives.
At the Girls' School of Austin, we believe that:- Academic excellence is entirely consistent with civic responsibility and human decency.
- Seriousness of purpose and fun go hand in hand in a well formed educational environment.
- Good teachers are tough-minded and warm-hearted.
- Intellect is given life by curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to take risks.
- Literacy in our time includes facility in mathematics and science.
- The arts are a vital and rewarding part of human expression.
- A young woman's place is anywhere she wants to be, and a good education is the best way to get there.