✓ GVE VERIFIED · Feb 2, 2026

Rowan Kindergarten Research

Fall 2026 school options for the Pflugerville/Austin area, analyzed with systematic verification protocols.

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Data Correction Notice

This report reflects corrected data after GVE verification audit. Previous TEFA voucher assumptions were invalidated—verification confirmed none of the target schools participate in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program.↗G All costs shown are full tuition.

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Recommendations

Inside Outside School #1 Recommendation
$875↗GOLD[A]
Monthly
$10,500↗GOLD[A]
Annual
~36↗SILVER
Students
★★★★★
Jeong Score

Why #1: The only school under the $1,000/month target. Nature-based↗G learning on 7.24 wooded acres.↗G Democratic↗G philosophy with multi-age "clan" groups.↗S Founder has 40 years teaching experience↗G (verified). Located in Pflugerville—current area.

✓ GOLD Tier Evidence
AHB Community School Over Budget (+$292)
$1,292↗GOLD[A]
Monthly
$15,500↗GOLD[A]
Annual
19 yrs↗GOLD[A]
Avg Tenure
★★★★★
Jeong Score

Consider if: Budget can flex $292/month. Exceptional 19-year average teacher tenure↗G amid national retention crisis. Explicitly secular↗G, progressive Dewey pedagogy.↗G Monday–Thursday schedule↗G preserves family time. Hyde Park↗G location.

✓ GOLD Tier Evidence
Austin International School Over Budget (+~$321)
~$1,321↗SILVER
Monthly (Est)
Trilingual↗GOLD[A]
Model
★★★☆☆
Jeong Score

Consider if: Trilingual immersion (French/English/Spanish)↗S is the priority. French Ministry accredited.↗S International Baccalaureate pathway.↗G Note: exact tuition requires manual verification—table format wasn't extractable.

⚠ Tuition Unverified
Trinity Episcopal School Not Recommended
$1,583+↗GOLD[A]
Monthly
$19K–$33K↗GOLD[A]
Annual Range

Excluded: Significantly over budget at all grade levels. Religious affiliation (Episcopal)↗G conflicts with stated secular preference. Tuition ranges from $19,000 (K) to $33,200 (middle school with lunch).↗G

✓ GOLD Tier Evidence

📋 TEFA Status Verification

All four schools were checked against the Texas Comptroller Education Freedom Account database↗G on February 1, 2026. None are participating. If any school joins TEFA in the future, monthly costs would decrease by approximately $873. Recommend monitoring the database periodically.

Budget Comparison

Target: $1,000/month · $12,000/year

Inside Outside
$875/mo
✓ Within Budget
AHB Community
$1,292/mo
+$292 over
Austin Intl
~$1,321/mo
+$321 over (est)
Trinity Episcopal
$1,583+/mo
+$583+ over

Sources & References

1. Inside Outside School — Homepage, tuition, staff, academics. GOLD [Archive]
2. AHB Community School — Homepage, tuition, faculty, FAQ. GOLD [Archive]
3. Austin International School — Admissions, tuition. SILVER [Archive]
4. Trinity Episcopal School — Admissions, tuition. GOLD [Archive]
5. Texas Education Freedom Accounts — Program details, school finder. GOLD [Archive]
6. Alt Ed Austin — Inside Outside School directory listing. SILVER

Research compiled by BAF Training • Evidence synthesis: February 2026 • This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute enrollment advice.