Appamada School
A K-12 private school serving Austin and Central Texas.
Appamada School is a small, private school with progressive values serving south Austin and the Texas Hill Country from our campus in Dripping Springs.
Originally created to provide academic and social enrichment for homeschooled middle and high school students, Appamada has evolved into a full-time K-12 option for non-traditional learners.
Our secular, process-based approach to education, respectful and inclusive culture, and inspiring teachers create the ideal environment for students to thrive, whether they are new to school, transitioning from homeschool, or seeking sanctuary from public school culture.
Why Appamada?
A culture of inclusion.
We value and celebrate the uniqueness of each child and recognize the need for all students to be seen and respected for who they are.
Process-Based Education™.
Our signature approach teaches self-discovery, autonomy, and confidence in thinking, relating, and communicating.
Individual attention.
Small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio allow more one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Creative curricula.
Lessons combine inquiry-based academics and practical, hands-on activities to engage students fully and deeply in learning.
College-ready graduates.
Appamada high school graduates are regularly accepted to colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad.
Learn more about our Vision and Values.
Academic Programs
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Elementary School
Grades K through 5
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Middle School
Grades 6 through 8
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High School
Grades 9 through 12
College Acceptance
Appamada School graduates have been accepted to these major colleges and universities.
Meet Our Team.
Get to know the teachers and staff at Appamada. We focus on the relationship between the teacher and the student to build trust, allowing the student to let our educators into their process.
Notes from Parents and Students
“I’m generally built on logic and control of my emotions but am tearing up writing this. I cannot express to you enough how special your vision has been to create this loving place for people that are in dire need of an alternative to our cookie cutter education system.”
– Appamada Parent
“I am continually impressed and so grateful that we found Appamada. It has been life-changing for our family. When my daughter gives me feedback like this I realize that what she is learning at school is so much more than what most kids have the opportunity to learn. Thank you for being the leaders that you are in for creating such an extraordinary culture.”
– Appamada Parent
“We do notice your commitment to Appamada and are grateful to have you as our daughter’s teacher. You inspire her every day at school with your humor and love of math. We have never seen her struggle so hard at a subject, yet keep her spirits high, because she feels safe being vulnerable in your math class.”
– Appamada Parent
“For the last few years in public school our son has struggled and been frustrated with Math. He's expressed many times that he's just not good at it. Perhaps this is a testament to what the right approach and environment can do for a child. We have noticed that he's been more engaged in school generally than he has been in quite some time. I'm so excited to see him build more confidence in himself and his abilities at Appamada!”
– Appamada Parent
“This has been one of the best semesters that I have ever experienced, and I hope that there are more like this to come….My times at Appamada so far have been some of the best in my life, the friendships, the people, the entire package that Appamada offers. I am excited to say that this is my favorite school I have ever attended, and am wonderfully ecstatic to continue this beautiful journey for semesters to come.”
– Appamada Student
“Thanks for all you do to make Appamada a wonderful, safe place for kids, tweens, and teens to learn and try new things they couldn't do elsewhere at a public school.”
– Appamada Parent
Read the complete testimonials.
