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Private Schools in Georgetown, TX: 7 Options for the 2026-27 School Year

Everything a family moving to Georgetown needs to know about private school options — from classical academies to Catholic schools to gifted-education models — plus the one accreditation question most directories never mention.

If you're weighing private schools in Georgetown TX as part of a move to Williamson County, you've probably already noticed how fast this city is growing — and how fast its school options are multiplying with it. Georgetown now hosts everything from a 35-acre classical Christian campus to a gifted-education micro-school built on an "accelerated mastery" model. This guide walks through the private schools actually operating in Georgetown today, what each one costs, who accredits it, and — critically — whether that accreditation transfers if your family ever needs to move a student back into the public system.

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New to evaluating private schools altogether? Our Private Schools in the Austin–San Antonio Corridor guide covers accreditation basics, tuition norms, the public-vs-private calculus, and application timelines — read that first if you're just getting oriented, then come back here for Georgetown's actual roster.

Private Schools in Georgetown TX: The Full Roster

Grace Academy

K–12 Classical Christian TEPSAC-Recognized

Founded in 2000 by families pursuing a classical, Christ-centered education, Grace Academy has grown into a 370-student campus spread across 35 rolling acres on the north side of Georgetown. The school follows the classical Trivium model — grammar, logic, rhetoric — with Latin, formal logic, and a strong college-matriculation track record.

Address: 225 Grace Blvd, Georgetown, TX 78633
Accreditation: Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) — the school states directly that ACCS is recognized by TEPSAC
Tuition (2026-27, confirmed on gracetx.org): Kindergarten $11,690 · Grammar School (Grades 1-5) $13,265 · Upper School (Grades 6-12) $13,850. Application fee $150 ($200 after May 14); new-student enrollment fee $300/student annually.

St. Helen Catholic School

PK–8 Catholic TEPSAC-Recognized

Part of the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin network, St. Helen has served Georgetown families for decades from its University Avenue campus. The school re-certified its accreditation through the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department in 2018 and is currently completing a fresh self-study ahead of its next visit cycle.

Address: 2700 E. University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626
Accreditation: Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED) — TEPSAC-recognized
Tuition (2026-27, confirmed from the school's own PDF fee schedule): Catholic/baptized rate — $8,188 first student, $7,370 second, $6,960 third-plus (all PreK-8 grades, single tier). Non-Catholic rate — $9,640 first student, $8,676 second, $8,194 third-plus. New-student application fee $75; enrollment fee $425.

GT School

K–8 Gifted & Accelerated TEPSAC-Recognized

GT School is Georgetown's flagship campus for the "2 Hour Learning" model (part of the Alpha School network), built specifically for high-aptitude students. Mornings run AI-adaptive core academics at an accelerated pace; afternoons shift to electives like robotics, debate, and Math Olympiad training. It's a genuinely distinctive option for families with a gifted learner who's outgrown a traditional classroom pace.

Address: 2351 Westinghouse Rd, Georgetown, TX 78626
Accreditation: Cognia — TEPSAC-recognized. (Note: GT School's separate virtual arm, "GT Anywhere," is still a Cognia accreditation candidate, not fully accredited — that status does not apply to the physical Georgetown campus.)
Tuition: $25,000/year, per GT School's own "Tuition Overview" one-pager (gt.school branding, current design) — plus a $100 non-refundable application fee, $1,000 non-refundable enrollment deposit (credited toward tuition), and a 5% sibling discount for a second child and beyond. Note: this document does not carry an explicit school-year label, so while it's the most consistent figure across sources, confirm it's still current before publishing an exact number. Currently enrolling K-8. TEFA-eligible.

Invictus: An Acton Academy

Ages 3.5–11 Learner-Driven / Montessori-Adjacent TEPSAC-Recognized

Sitting on 2.5 acres where Georgetown, Leander, and Liberty Hill meet, Invictus is part of the national Acton Academy network of learner-driven micro-schools. Students work through self-paced eLearning for core skills, then spend afternoons on Socratic discussion and real-world "quests." The school currently runs two studios — Spark (3.5–6) and Discovery (7–11) — with a middle school studio launching for 2026-27.

Address: 10000 W State Hwy 29, Georgetown, TX 78628
Accreditation: International Association of Learner Driven Schools (IALDS) — confirmed directly on the school's FAQ page
Tuition: $14,685/year (2026-27) plus a $1,335 enrollment fee; TEFA-eligible, with the school publishing a sample TEFA-adjusted cost breakdown

Zion Lutheran School

EC–8 Lutheran Accreditation status pending final confirmation

Founded in 1882 and still operating on the same hilltop campus north of Georgetown, Zion is one of the oldest continuously running schools in Williamson County — some families now enrolling fifth-generation students. It's a genuinely community-rooted option that rarely surfaces in national directories.

Address: 6101 FM 1105, Georgetown, TX 78626
Accreditation: National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA)
Tuition: Community Student Rate (2025-2026) is $9,240/student, per the school's own Admissions page, with additional discounts for multiple children and church membership. A separate technology fee and new-student enrollment fee apply. The 2026-27 rate was not separately published as of this check — confirm before publishing if the school year matters for your reader.

Georgetown Christian Academy

K–5 Nondenominational Christian No accreditation listed

Georgetown Christian Academy traces its roots to a preschool founded by Linda McCasland in the early 1990s, later becoming McCasland Christian Academy and, in 2023, moving to a new 5-acre campus under its current name. It's a small, close-knit school (roughly 70 students) using the Abeka curriculum for early grades.

Address: 3309 Shell Rd, Georgetown, TX 78628
Accreditation: No accreditation is listed anywhere on the school's own website. Families for whom transferable credits or a formal accreditation record matter should confirm this directly with the school before enrolling.
Tuition: $9,088/year (2026-27), confirmed directly from the school's site

Cornerstone Classical School — Georgetown Campus

Pre-K–12 Classical / 2-Day Hybrid Model Not accredited

Cornerstone is a genuinely different format worth understanding before you tour it: it's a 2-day-per-week classical co-op, not a full-time day school. Students attend the Georgetown campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with parents serving as co-teachers the rest of the week using Cornerstone's provided curriculum and lesson plans. A separate Round Rock campus meets Mondays and Wednesdays under the same school. It's a strong fit for families who want a classical curriculum with heavy parent involvement — just know going in that it operates without formal accreditation.

Address (Georgetown days): 302 Serenada Dr, Georgetown, TX 78626
Accreditation: Not accredited. If transferable credits or a formal accreditation record matter for your family, confirm how Cornerstone's model handles this directly with the school.
Tuition: Application fee $125/student · Registration $300/student · Early Learning tier $4,745/student · Grammar & Logic tier $6,145/student (Rhetoric/high school tier not confirmed — check directly). Note that as a co-teaching model, parents also purchase curriculum separately: roughly $300-400/year for Grammar & Logic students, $400-500/year for Rhetoric students. Uniforms are required on both campus days, tops through a designated vendor.

⚠️ A Correction Worth Knowing: Public Charters That Look Private

Georgetown-area school roundups routinely lump these in alongside private schools — they are not. Texas charter schools are tuition-free, open-enrollment public schools, subject to fewer state regulations than a traditional ISD campus, but publicly funded all the same:

Harmony Science Academy–Georgetown (Pre-K–6) — public STEM-focused charter
Gateway College Preparatory School (K–12) and Gateway Tech High School (9-12 credit recovery) — public charters
Goodwater Montessori School (Pre-K3–5) — public Montessori charter

🎓 The Accreditation Question a Directory Won't Ask: Does the Diploma Transfer?

Not every private school accreditor carries the same weight in Texas. TEPSAC — the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission — is a confederation of 19 approved accrediting agencies whose member schools' credits are guaranteed to transfer into Texas public schools and count toward top-10% auto-admission. A school accredited by a body outside that confederation may still offer an excellent education, but its diploma and credits may not automatically transfer the same way.

Of the schools above, Grace Academy (ACCS), St. Helen (TCCED), GT School (Cognia), and Invictus (IALDS) all confirmed TEPSAC-recognized accreditation directly from their own sites. Georgetown Christian Academy lists no accreditation on its website, and Cornerstone Classical School is not accredited — that's not necessarily disqualifying for a young student, but it's worth a direct question on your school tour if you have a high-schooler or anticipate one.

Matching a School to Your Family

If you're looking for...	Consider
A long-established classical Christian program with strong college outcomes	Grace Academy
A Catholic school with a parish community behind it	St. Helen Catholic School
A gifted learner who needs a faster academic pace	GT School
A learner-driven, project-based model for a younger elementary student	Invictus: An Acton Academy
A small, multigenerational Lutheran community school	Zion Lutheran School
A small, close-knit K-5 Christian school	Georgetown Christian Academy
A 2-day/week classical co-op with heavy parent involvement	Cornerstone Classical School

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best private schools in Georgetown TX?

Georgetown's private school options span classical Christian education (Grace Academy), Catholic education (St. Helen Catholic School), gifted/accelerated learning (GT School), and learner-driven models (Invictus: An Acton Academy) — the "best" fit depends heavily on your child's learning style and your family's priorities rather than any single ranking.

Are Georgetown's private school credits transferable to public school?

It depends on the accreditor. Schools accredited by a TEPSAC-recognized agency — including Grace Academy, St. Helen Catholic School, GT School, and Invictus — have credits guaranteed to transfer into Texas public schools. Always confirm accreditation status directly with any school you're considering, especially for high-school-age students.

Can I use a Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) toward Georgetown private school tuition?

Some Georgetown private schools, including GT School and Invictus: An Acton Academy, are TEFA-approved and TEFA-eligible. TEFA applications opened in February 2026 for the 2026-27 school year, with eligible families able to receive up to roughly $10,000-10,474 per child annually. Confirm eligibility directly with each school and with the Texas Comptroller's TEFA program.

Is Georgetown ISD a good alternative to private school?

Many relocating families weigh Georgetown ISD's public schools directly against these private options. That comparison depends on specific campus zoning, program fit, and family priorities — our Georgetown community guide covers the public school landscape in more depth.

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Private Schools in Georgetown TX: Where to Start Your Search

Families researching private schools in Georgetown TX have more options today than any directory captures. Grace Academy Georgetown anchors the classical Christian track on 35 acres north of town, while a Catholic school Georgetown TX option, St. Helen Catholic School, serves the Diocese of Austin community from University Avenue. Beyond those two, Georgetown Christian schools and gifted-education models round out a genuinely diverse landscape. This guide breaks down every verified option among the best private schools Georgetown Texas has to offer, plus which accreditations actually transfer. See our private schools pillar guide for the full Central Texas picture, or explore the Georgetown community guide for neighborhoods and market data.