The World is Changing.
Your Child’s Education Should Too.

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Ascent is an alternative, learner-driven school in East Austin for ages 4–14, where children find a calling that will change the world.

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We Don't Just Teach. We Empower.

At Ascent, we move beyond the traditional classroom to prepare children for the real world.

Guide leading a small-group discussion outdoors with learners at Ascent Academy in East Austin

Learn to Learn

Socratic discussions and self-paced challenges equip children to be independent, curious lifelong learners.

Spark studio learners ages 4–6 doing hands-on art projects at Ascent Academy, a private school in Austin

Learn to Do

The Hero's Journey and relational covenants transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.

Learners raking and clearing the outdoor space together — real-world work at Ascent Academy, East Austin

Learn to Be

Hands-on projects in Science, Entrepreneurship, and the Arts prepare children for real-world challenges.

A Studio for Every Stage of the Journey

Discovery studio learners ages 6–9 caring for chickens at Ascent Academy's East Austin campus

SPARK
Ages 4-6

Spark studio learners ages 4–6 gathered around a laptop outdoors at Ascent Academy, Austin TX

DISCOVERY
Ages 6-9

Explore studio learners ages 9–12 running their booth at an Ascent Academy children's business fair

EXPLORE
Ages 9-12

Peak studio middle schoolers ages 12–14 whitewater rafting on an Ascent Academy trip

PEAK
Ages 12-14

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  • "Ascent is truly a best-kept secret, and we’re excited for you to discover why."

    - ST

  • "At Ascent, you won’t find rows of desks or passive learning. Instead, your child will become an active participant in their education"

    - Ascent Dad

  • "There are guides there who will support her on her journey of discovery and pursuit of what matters to her. She will fail often and learn to get back up."

    - Ascent Mom

  • "The confidence we have seen grow in our child, her ability to take on and work through challenges and her interpersonal skills are among the areas we have seen the most significant growth."

    - MB

  • "Perhaps the most precious gift that Ascent offers to families is in the way they support not only the learners but also the families who are part of the community."

    - Ascent Mom

  • "Ascent nurtures the deepest parts of my desires for my children by fostering curiosity while emboldening their ability to think for and communicate for themselves."

    - Justin

  • "My kids feel safe, seen, heard, and wanted. Each morning they are wanting to be there as early as possible, and they also hope that I am as late as possible for pick up."

    - Kara

  • "This journey isn’t just about my children’s education - it is about our own growth, too."

    - SU

  • "A family friend who works with children my daughter’s age recently commented that there is an air of maturity about her - that she is articulate and confident in a way that is unique to children her age. We attribute this maturity and self confidence to the way she is challenged and encouraged at Ascent."

    - Melissa

  • Professionally I have spent a majority of my career in the education space and while no place is perfect there is not another place I would trust more with my children than Ascent Academy."

    - JM