Education has always been a central concern for Austin residents, but that could be because the city’s such an educated town. With scores of national accolades and strong community support, Austin’s a win-win proposition for education.

Forbes has designated Austin as one of the U.S.’s biggest “brain magnet” cities – the result of the magazine’s analysis of the 50 largest metropolitan areas and ranking them by gains in those with college educations compared to the population over 25 years of age between 2007 and 2009. Austin was one of the top cities with gains, scoring high marks all around."

Information on charter schools in the area.

Anyone with children knows that finding a balance between working and raising children is always challenging, and part of that balance usually includes some type of childcare. Luckily, there are many organizations that help families ease the burden of finding safe, quality care for their children.

The Austin area has hundreds of childcare facilities, including nonprofit, church and other community childcare centers; private centers; and company-sponsored childcare. Waiting lists tend to be long at some centers and preschools, so make visiting facilities, narrowing down options, and getting on waiting lists a priority when you first move into town.

Daycare and Preschool resources in the area.

Information on Colleges and Universities in the area.

Information on the public school districts in the area.

Information on private school options in the area.

Further reading on education topics...