We are a tuition-free, public charter school for grades kindergarten through sixth. Texas Preparatory Schools are operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas, headquartered in San Marcos, TX. www.bgcsct.org
Texas Preparatory Schools are tuition-free charter schools that prepare the whole child through a diverse program for grades kindergarten through sixth. We now serve Central Texas with two conveniently located campuses in Austin and San Marcos.
Established in San Marcos in 2001, Texas Prep has served elementary students and their families for nearly 14 years. Our all-day model welcomes students on campus from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to community-build and encourage student learning, responsibility and ownership. Our vision includes families that commute and those with caretakers who work late or are enrolled in higher education.
Exemplary Academics & Fine Arts
Ranked Exemplary by the Texas Education Agency and ranked number one elementary in the state based on test scores plus growth indicators,* Texas Prep’s academic program can’t be beat. Students are exposed to art everyday through courses inspired by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Fine Arts, Drama Matters and Music Matters programs.
World-Class Afterschool Programs
The Austin campus afterschool program is the East Austin Music Academy, the only local music immersion program of its kind for elementary students, featuring guitar, piano and drums. The San Marcos campus afterschool program includes full participation in the Boys & Girls Club of South Central Texas, featuring guided outdoor activities and lessons in nutrition and well-being. Learn more.
Full-Day Preschool
Learning is fun for everyone at Texas Prep! We also offer a full-day preschool program for 4 and 5-year-olds (tuition applies).
*School ranking for the year 2014 by Houston non-profit Children at Risk.
VISION
Texas Preparatory Schools envisions a future in which the charter school movement is a catalyst for an age in which success is within reach of every child, and whole generations of children are inspired to a new level of education and civic engagement not seen since the founding of our nation.
MISSION
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
CORE VALUES
To provide a safe, positive place and have a significant impact on children’s lives; and to uphold high ethical standards in all areas, especially in overseeing our finances; reporting data and community outreach; being good stewards of the donor dollar; and representing ourselves to the public.
• K-6 Elementary Education
• Tuition-based Preschool Program
• Tuition-based Afterschool Program
