1:10
Max Teacher-Student Ratio during instruction
40%
100%
Students working a year above grade level on a subject
Schedule flexibility | No unexcused abscenses
Daily
Individualized learning plans
THE MAGNOLIA DIFFERENCE
Our students look forward to Magnolia mornings.
That's not a metaphor. It's what happens when you build a school that takes academic rigor seriously and makes sure every child genuinely loves being there. We don't believe those goals are in tension. At Magnolia, they're the same goal.
Real relationships drive real learning
Our teachers are never too busy to help, to listen, or to simply pause for a conversation. Student know their educators are invested in them. That trust is what makes academic achievement possible.
Your child is never just a grade level
We assess every student individually and teach to their actual proficiency - not their age. Your 2nd grader might be reading at a 4th grade level. We meet them there.
Childhood is not a phase to rush through
Three daily recess blocks, limited homework, and a schedule built around how children's brains actually develop - not how a textbook says they should. Excellence and joy are not in conflict.
TAAPS Accredited
Rigorous external review of curriculum, faculty credentials and outcomes - earned each year
4 Years
On average, our families stay for 4 years. Family retention is our most honest metric.
What your child will master
Our elementary curriculum covers the core academic subjects with depth and precision - while integrating content areas that build curiosity, creativity and character in equal measures. Select a grade band to explore what's your student will be taught.
Select a grade to explore our curriculum
Kindergarten - First Grade
Reading & Language Arts
Systemic phonics, decoding, fluency, and early comprehension - all delivered through small-group instruction and calibrated for each child's actual reading level.
By 2nd grade, Magnolia readers consistently test above national benchmarks.
Writing & Spelling
Form letter formation and dictation to sentences and early composition - writing is practiced daily as a building block to learning.
Social Emotional Learning
Friendship, empathy, self-regulation, kindness and citizenship are taught intentionally alongside academics.
Spring 2026: Weekly SEL group classes will be provided to all preschoolers.
Math
Number sense, operations, patterns, measurement, and early geometry - built through hands-on discovery and real-world applications. Math is taught as a language of patterns, not a series of steps.
Science & Social Studies
Hands-on exploration of the natural world, community, and early history. Children observe, question, and discover - building scientific habits of mind and an understanding of citizenship alongside early academic content.
Independence & Responsibility
From cleaning up after play to participating in group activities, we guide children to own their routines from day one. Self-sufficiency, pride in their work, and the joy of "I did it!" are part of every afternoon.
Magnolia graduates enter middle school different.
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Academically: reading and math at or above grade level - often years ahead
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Emotionally: self-regulation and ownership of their learning journey
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Socially: peer relationships, conflict resolution, genuine empathy
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Intellectually: still curious - kids who love learning after 6 years of school
SCHEDULE
A day in the life of a Magnolia elementary student
Structured enough for rigorous learning. Flexible enough for genuine childhood. The schedule adapts be grade.
7:45-8:00
Arrival & Morning Welcome
Flexible drop-off begins at 8 AM. Children settle in, greet teachers, and ease into the day with morning activities and free exploration.
8:00-8:30
Open Recess - 30 min.
Every Magnolia day begins outside. Movement primes the brain for focused academic work.
8:35-10
Spelling & Language Arts
Small-group spelling and language arts at each student's individual level - 1:1 teacher time built in daily.
10-10:55
Reading
Small-group reading and writing at each student's individual level - 1:1 teacher time built in daily.
11-11:35
Enrichment & Electives
Art, music, drama, PE - students rotate through subjects during the week to discover what makes them light up beyond the core curriculum
11:40-12
Lunch
Students come together in our Cantina to enjoy social time with their friends while htey share a packed or purchased lunch.
12-12:20
Outdoor Recess
Second recess block happens after lunch to restore focus for the afternoon lessons
12:25-12:40
Meditation & Mindfullness
We dig into subjects throughout the week, exploring their scientific and social implications. Weekly Social-Emotional Learning was added.
12:40-1:50
Math
Small group math intensive during which students learn building block concepts for arithmetic, geometry, and algebra.
1:50-2:30
Science & Social Studies
Cards completed and packed away in takehome folders. Teachers share a personal update and optional practice worksheets.
2:30-3
Pack Up & Kind Of Day
Students reflect on their decisions as a group, celebrating their successes and setting an intention for how to move forward for the next day.
3-3:30
Outdoor Recess
the third recess block happens at the end of the day.
Flexible scheduling available. We're open M-F from 8 AM - 3:30 PM, with aftercare available from 3:30-5:30 PM for an additional fee. We partner with families to supplement at-home education. Ask for details.
THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN
Our elemtentary teachers
Our teachers are not just credentialed - they're curious, caring, and genuinely in love with early childhood education. They bring their whole selves to school every day. Your child will know it immediately.
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100% CPR & First Aid Certified
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Degree-Holding Educators
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100% Bilingual Instruction Capacity
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Social & Emotional Learning-Trained
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Lifelong Learners
KINDERGARTEN & 1st TEACHER
Nida
Psychology Degree
Trama-Informed SEL
2ND-3RD GRADE TEACHER
Sara
Former ABA Therapist
Trama-Informed SEL
4TH-5TH GRADE TEACHER
Claudia
Masters in Ed Technology
Bilingual (EN/ES) SEL
4th GRADE TEACHER
Annabeth
Reading Specialist
Want to meet the rest of our incredible Magnolia team?
Every day at pickup, you'll receive a completed Daily Support Card - a simple, consistent snapshot of how your child's day went across every subject. No guessing. No "fine." Just real, specific information you can use.
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Completed every single day -not just when something goes wrong
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Covers academic, learning skills, organization, citizenship and behavior
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Builds self-ownership - students reflect on their choices and learn to reset
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Shared at pickup in the bag that's sent home
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Open-door policy - parents are welcome to visit and observe in class any time
SEE FOR YOURSELF
Tour our classrooms
The best way to understand Magnolia Elementary School is to see it for yourself. Our classrooms are bright, warm and carefully designed for little learners - and our outdoor playground is where so much of the real magic happens.
Dedicated grade-level classrooms with learning centers, art spaces, and reading corners designed for ages 5-11
Outdoor, covered playground with sport court where children have unstructured play time every single day - because kids are meant to move
The library is stocked with thousands of books that students can borrow to encourage their love of reading.
Our school location provides easy access from Lakeway, Bee Cave and West Austin
SMALL-GROUP STUDENTS CLASSROOM
OURDOOR PLAYGROUND
LEARNING IN ACTION
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILIES
What families say about elementary?
These are real words from real Magnolia families - shared because they wanted other parents to find what they found here. No prompts. No scripts. Just honest experiences.
PARENTS & MAGNOLIA INTERVIEWS • THE MAGNOLIA SCHOOL