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Charter School · Austin, TX

Where Every Student
Learns by Doing

Test Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Austin, Texas, serving students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. We combine project-based learning, small class sizes, and strong character education to prepare every student for lifelong success.

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340Students Enrolled
18:1Student-Teacher Ratio
K–8Grades Served
Est. 2014Serving Austin Families
We combine a project-based learning model with strong character education to ensure every student leaves Test Charter Academy confident, curious, and ready to succeed. — Our Core Mission, Test Charter Academy
What We Offer

Programs Built for Student Success

From hands-on STEM labs and project-based classrooms to arts, athletics, and extended care, Test Charter Academy offers a well-rounded experience for every student in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Project-Based Learning
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Project-Based Learning

Our core curriculum uses real-world projects to build critical thinking and collaboration skills across all grade levels, Kindergarten through 8th grade. Every student receives a personalized learning plan reviewed quarterly with their family.

STEM Lab and Robotics
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STEM Lab and Robotics

Our dedicated STEM lab offers weekly robotics and coding classes for students in grades 3 through 8. Students in grades 3 through 8 also receive a school-issued Chromebook to support learning inside and outside the classroom.

Honors and Accelerated Courses
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Honors and Accelerated Courses

Honors math and honors reading are available starting in 5th grade. Students in 7th and 8th grade can enroll in our accelerated STEM track, preparing them for high school and beyond.

Arts and Music Programs
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Arts and Music Programs

All students in Kindergarten through 5th grade enjoy general music education. Middle school students can join our band program, and our after-school drama club stages two full productions every year.

Sports and Student Activities
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Sports and Student Activities

Students in grades 5 through 8 can participate in flag football, soccer, basketball, and track and field. Clubs include chess, garden club, student council, and coding club.

Student Support and Intervention
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Student Support and Intervention

Our full-time interventionist leads a Response to Intervention program that meets with students who need additional support twice each week, ensuring no student falls through the cracks.

Test Charter Academy students learning together
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Why Choose Us

A School That Knows
Every Student by Name

Test Charter Academy has been serving Austin families since 2014. Our student-to-teacher ratio is one of the lowest in the district, and our project-based model means students are engaged, challenged, and supported every single day.

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    Small Class Sizes

    With an 18 to 1 student-teacher ratio, your child receives the individual attention they deserve, and teachers know every learner personally.

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    Personalized Learning Plans

    Every student at Test Charter Academy has a personalized learning plan that is reviewed quarterly alongside their family, keeping education aligned with each child's growth.

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    Tuition-Free, High-Quality Education

    As a public charter school, Test Charter Academy is completely tuition-free and open to all families in the Austin area through a fair lottery-based enrollment process.

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    Strong Family and Community Involvement

    From open houses to quarterly learning plan reviews, families are partners in education at Test Charter Academy. Our close-knit community is one of the top reasons families choose us.

Families Say

Voices from Our Community

Hear from parents who chose Test Charter Academy and saw the difference firsthand.

★★★★★

"The teachers at Test Charter Academy genuinely know my daughter. Her class size means she never gets lost in the crowd, and the project-based approach has made her excited to go to school every morning. We could not be happier with our decision."

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Maria T.Parent · 3rd Grade Scholar
★★★★★

"We transferred our son to Test Charter Academy at the start of 6th grade, and the difference was immediate. The STEM lab and the small class environment gave him the confidence he needed to thrive in middle school."

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David R.Parent · 6th Grade Scholar
★★★★★

"The quarterly learning plan meetings showed us that TCA truly sees our child as an individual. The staff communicates openly, the community is welcoming, and the academics are rigorous. This school is exactly what Austin families need."

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Linda S.Parent · Kindergarten Scholar
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Ready to Start Your Child's Journey?

Tours are available Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Pick a time that works for your family, and let us show you everything Test Charter Academy has to offer.

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