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Appamada School

26450 Ranch Rd 12 Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,500
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,500
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2011
Last Day of School
Thu. May 27, 2027
Campus Size
4 acres

Student Body

Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
15%
Admissions Director
Ariel Dochstader Miller
Admissions Associate
Dave Haumer
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Arts ProgramMusic Program
Theatre

School Notes

  • Appamada School is a private K-12 program that is student-centered, process-based, and focuses on celebrating the individuality of each student.
  • Our reverent culture supports our students in the inside-out process of becoming the most authentic version of themselves and allows them to engage with academics in a vital, meaningful way.
  • Appamada School is a student-centered and process-based program that focuses on creative growth rather than outcomes. This fosters the nonlinear nature of learning that comes naturally to people.
  • Appamada nurtures a reverent culture that allows students to feel safe being their authentic selves. In that vulnerable space, students can learn in a connected way that honors taking risks and pushing boundaries.
  • Our program is individualized to each student's needs and supports them in an inside-out process of discovery. This means they can curate a vibrant education that stretches them intellectually, creatively, and is deeply meaningful. Appamada allows our students to develop skills that are relevant to who they are as an individual and what they want to do after high school.
  • 12:1 student: teacher ratio; optional college admissions test prep; use of technology; deep Socratic inquiry; written narrativestudent evaluations; relationship-centric culture and community
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Ariel Dochstader Miller, Founder and Educational Innovator -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Appamada School cost?
Appamada School's tuition is approximately $18,500 for private students.
What schools are Appamada School often compared to?
Appamada School is often viewed alongside schools like Acton Academy Dripping Springs by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Appamada School?
Appamada School famous alumni include: Ariel Dochstader Miller, Founder and Educational Innovator.
When is the application deadline for Appamada School?
The application deadline for Appamada School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Hays County, TX is $14,396 for elementary schools and $16,800 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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