There’s a version of school where your child can’t wait to walk in the door. Where their questions are taken seriously, challenge feels exciting, and who they are matters as much as what they know. That’s what we are intentionally building at TCS.

Now enrolling rising Kindergarten through 4th Grade for the 2026-2027 school year.

We are growing towards a PreK-8th Grade model, adding one cohort at a time to preserve the integrity of our approach.

At TCS, play is how children wonder, test ideas, revise their thinking, and build deep understanding. Our classrooms are intentionally designed to invite curiosity and agency, so learning feels both purposeful and joyful.

Students develop strong knowledge and skills through inquiry and lessons. As their understanding deepens, students apply critical thinking to independent exploration. When appropriate, we extend learning into Austin to connect our studies to the history, environment, and systems of the community around us.

Where play is serious work.

Learning feels like a truly collaborative and empowering experience.

- Current Parent

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How Learning Works

At TCS, academic growth and character development unfold together.

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Students develop strong foundations through explicit instruction and guided inquiry. As they build competence, they also learn perseverance and confidence in the face of challenge.

  • Critical Thinking

    As understanding deepens, students analyze, question, and synthesize ideas. We design learning experiences that move from skill acquisition to independent application.

  • Purposeful Play

    Students test ideas, revise their thinking, and build insight through intentional exploration. Playful learning strengthens resilience and willingness to try again.

  • Cultural Literacy

    Students engage with the history, environment, and systems of the community around them. Through these experiences, they develop empathy, awareness, and responsibility toward others.

Our Purpose

  • Mission

    The Compass School nurtures courageously compassionate learners who think critically, act thoughtfully, and contribute meaningfully within their communities.

  • Vision

    Compass School students embark on a journey of curiosity, discovery, and learning so they are ready to create bright futures as their most courageous selves.