Austin Micro School:
Empowering Young Leaders
to Shape Their Future.

We're reimagining K-8 education in South Austin. Discover a human-centered, hands-on approach with flexible Full-Time and Hybrid options designed to ignite curiosity and build lifelong learners.

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Where Curiosity Thrives and Leaders Emerge.

Welcome to Austin Micro School, where we're passionately reimagining education for the 21st century. Forget rote memorization and one-size-fits-all learning. Instead, picture a vibrant K-8 community in South Austin where your child is seen, understood, and challenged to grow. Through hands-on projects, our unique Young Leaders program, and flexible learning pathways, we cultivate self-starters ready to think critically, communicate effectively, and lead with purpose.

Designed for Curious Minds & Families Seeking a Partnership in Education.

We thrive when we partner with students and families who are excited by a dynamic, supportive, and empowering educational journey. See if this sounds like you:

Austin Micro School is a Great Fit for Students Who...

Love to learn by doing, exploring, and asking "why?"
Thrive in a smaller, more personalized learning environment with strong teacher relationships.
Are curious, creative, and eager to tackle real-world projects.
Benefit from a flexible approach that can nurture their individual pace and learning style.
Are ready to discover their potential as a confident and capable Young Leader.

We Partner Best with Families Who....

Believe in an education that balances robust academics with critical life skills and character development.
Seek flexible enrollment choices – whether it's our immersive full-time program, our adaptable hybrid model, or specialized individual courses.
Value a human-centered approach where their child is known and nurtured.
Are looking for a collaborative community where education is a partnership.
Are excited about empowering their child to become an independent, purpose-driven learner.

The Austin Micro School Difference: How We Empower Every Learner.

Our approach is intentionally designed to foster deep understanding, ignite passion, and develop essential skills for the 21st century. Here's what makes AMS unique:

Personalized Learning: Tailored curriculum to meet the individual needs of each student
Experiential Learning: Hands-on, project-based learning to foster creativity and innovation
Small Class Sizes: Personalized attention and a strong guide-student relationship
Character Development: Emphasis on social-emotional learning and building strong character

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At Austin Micro School, we believe leadership is about thinking critically, communicating effectively, acting with integrity, and making a meaningful impact. To support this, we’ve developed our own embedded Young Leaders programming that prioritizes and guides each student’s growth. Our approach equips students with the mindset and skills needed to lead and thrive in an ever-changing world.