Bridge Point Elementary School

Doss was a great school for our kids until 3rd grade. By 5th grade it felt like a public school in an extremely under funded area. In 5th my son basically leaned nothing. For example he was taught the water table for the 2nd time and went through the same math class He did in 4th grade. He witnessed fights, bullying, and general lack of engagement in the class room by both teachers and students. It was bad enough for us to take both our kids out and go private for the rest of their education.

We are super fans of Highland Park. We’ve been here since 2020 and couldn’t have landed in a better spot for our kids. The principal, Katie Peña, is one of the most impressive humans I’ve ever met, let alone a remarkable principal. It’s a fabulous public school with an incredible spirit. Teachers stay for the entirety of their careers, many of them are former HP students themselves, and that’s the sign of a warm and nurturing environment if I’ve ever seen one. I hope this school is here for many more generations of public-school Austinites to come.

We're in our 5th year at Ace. The experience is like no other in Central Texas. Our kiddo has been supported in being the bright, sweet, insightful child they are without ever having to have had the experience of a school "failing to meet needs". While there are amazing supports for 2e learners, 1e learners, like ours really need Ace to make friends with like-minded peers. Imagine a loud, fun recess with deep conversations about any topic imaginable. Kids benefit from the SEL - they can work at their level (including RADICAL academic acceleration) while making '6/7' jokes with other kids their own age. No need to grade skip. Come for the academics, stay for the love, friendship and connections.As a parent, I don't worry. Kids get what they need because the teachers here care, are experts in teaching these kids, and WANT to be there. No need to worry about making sure kids are challenged appropriately or isolated socially. The formative yeras matter - kids need to belong in school and Ace does that. In short, if yoy want a school that meets kids where they are and let's them be kids - come check out an info session.

With two children at St. Theresa, our experience has been simply wonderful. The teachers are exceptional, always attentive and dedicated to the academic and personal growth of each child. The administration is efficient and always accessible, making communication with parents easy and effective. The school’s security is top-notch, which gives us peace of mind every day. But what we value most are the values fostered in this community: respect, responsibility, empathy, and commitment. These principles are reflected in every activity and in the daily life of the students. Without a doubt, I highly recommend St. Theresa to any family looking for a well-rounded education and a safe, nurturing environment for their children.