School choice, with context
Big decisions.
Real stories.
A clearer picture.
There’s more to choosing a school than a tuition number. Explore family experiences, follow the sources, and make space for the tradeoffs.
For parents weighing their next chapter in Central Texas.
Every story starts
with a family’s
permission.
We’re collecting our first stories. Thoughtfully edited. Family approved. The good, and the hard.
Experiences, not endorsements
Every family has a different story.
Sources you can follow
A source and year, or ‘Not published’.
Families stay in control
Permission, review, and a way to withdraw.
A local lens
Three counties. Many possibilities.
Start with your community. See what’s published, what’s missing, and the stories behind it.
Make room for the real cost
An award is a start.
What’s the gap?
Tuition, required fees, and the everyday extras. Model your annual costs for one child or your whole family.
$10,474.00 standard private-school reference · 2026–27Official source
Try the TEFA Gap CalculatorStories reflect each family's own experience. Data is from public sources shown with each figure. ChoiceIQ does not recommend schools for individual children.
The data brief
How far does TEFA go?
The share of schools whose published tuition and required fees fit within the standard award.
Not published—
A county figure needs a source, year, denominator, and method. We’ll show it when those are available. A blank registry does not mean there are no schools.
How we handle the numbersStories reflect each family's own experience. Data is from public sources shown with each figure. ChoiceIQ does not recommend schools for individual children.
A little more clarity. A little less guesswork.
Explore the school registry, or learn how we choose and protect stories.