Education
BY SIERRA MARTIN
Charter and Private School Guide
2025
Readers, welcome to your annual CI Charter and Private School Guide! As a parent myself, I know how important it is to navigate your child’s education. With our family’s experiences in private, public, and charter schools, I’ve seen the unique advantages and challenges each oers. This guide is designed to give you the information you need to make the best choice for your family.
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Check out a list of Charter and Private Schools in the Bastrop area (Page 15)
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Student transfers rising at BISD
are also growing in the area. According to the TEA data, the number of students transferring into the district from other public and private campuses has remained stable.
Data from the Texas Education Agency shows a growing trend of students leaving public school districts for private and charter school options. Although enrollment at Bastrop ISD continues to grow year over year, alternative learning options
Student transfers outside of Bastrop ISD
Student trends in Bastrop ISD
Transfers out
Transfers in
Austin Achieve Public Schools 19 Compass Rose Public Schools
2,500
421
2,000
Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas 34
1,500
IDEA Public Schools
233
1,000
KIPP Texas Public Schools 161
Texas College Preparatory Academies 195
500
The Excel Center (for adults) 14
0
Valor Education 19 Wayside Schools 36
SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCYCOMMUNITY IMPACT
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BASTROP CEDAR CREEK EDITION
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