We promise to know your child, love your child, and prepare your child.
For 30 years, Christian families like yours have found a place where children grow in faith, character, and knowledge.
From preschool through twelfth grade, your child will be known, loved, and prepared in a Christ-centered community that nurtures their gifts, deepens their faith, and prepares them to step confidently into God’s purpose for their life.
The Hill Country Difference: The 3 C’s
Biblical Truth
All subjects are taught from a Christian worldview, with Christian principles and biblical truths woven into the very fabric of the curriculum. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Relationship
We encourage every child to begin and develop their relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ.
(Matthew 28:18-20; 19:13-15)
Covenant
We are a covenant school. This means every family includes at least one professing Christian parent, creating a close-knit community united by shared faith and purpose.
WEEKLY CHAPELS
SCRIPTURE MEMORY
SPIRITUAL RETREATS
SERVICE PROJECTS
MISSION TRIPS
Time-Tested
A structured, time-tested approach to learning that fosters wisdom, wonder, and critical thinking.
Developmentally Focused
Classical education matches teaching to a child’s cognitive development, moving from knowledge to understanding to wisdom.
A Love For Learning
It’s not about being old-fashioned or rigid; it’s about helping students fall in love with learning while wrestling with life’s biggest questions.
Excellence
Hill Country Christian School of Austin provides a course of study that meets or exceeds admission requirements at top colleges and universities in the United States and abroad.
Logic
We teach our students to think critically and problem solve, using formal logic, the Great Texts, and the Socratic Method of inquiry-based discussion.
Foundation
Students are taught the skills and concepts that will serve as the foundation for future learning.
DUAL CREDITS OFFERED
AP COURSES OFFERED
HONORS COURSES OFFERED
Take a Deeper Dive into the 3 C’s
If you’d like to learn even more about our 3 C’s we invite you to visit these pages:
Portrait of a Hill Country Graduate
- Seeks God and Abides in His Will
- Communicates Effectively
- Lifelong Learner Who Thinks Logically, Critically, and Creatively
- Leads with Integrity and Humility
- Equipped to Persevere Amid Challenges
Features of a Hill Country Education
Campus
Our 64-acre campus is located in Cedar Park (a suburb of Austin, Texas), and features a state-of-the-art athletic facility.
Theology Courses
All students are equipped through formal theology courses to cultivate a deeper understanding and application of the Christian Faith.
Athletics
Over 60% student athletes
and over 30 athletic teams (6th-12th grade)
College Advising
Students have access to a full-time academic and college advisor.
DIversity
Hill Country families are from 14 cities, 36 zip codes, 111 churches with 33% diversity.
Public Speaking
1st-5th graders participate in Speech Meet by presenting speeches before judges who score and give helpful feedback.
Fine Arts & CLUBS
We offer visual and performing arts programs, and host a wide variety of clubs on campus.
Leadership
We teach the core principles of Christian leadership and how they inform every area of life.
Exemplary Faculty
100% are Christ-followers
100% hold a Bachelor’s degree
33% hold an advanced degree
13.5 years experience on average
Competitions
Students compete locally,
nationally, and internationally
in academics, STEM, and fine arts.
House System
This unites 6th-8th graders
in community, mentorship, competition, and service.
Technology
Our 1:1 technology initiative ensures students are learning with the tools of their generation.
STEM Curriculum
We provide K-12, hands-on
learning opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
BLock Schedule
Block scheduling provides a more focused learning experience reflective of the college environment.
Scripture Memory
Elementary School students memorize Scripture throughout the year and are challenged, at year’s end, to recite those Scriptures in succession.
Critical Thinking
We teach our students to think critically, using formal logic, the Great Texts, and the Socratic Method of inquiry-based discussion.
Math Mastery
Students master core math
skills by scoring at least 80% on objective exams.
Senior Thesis
Seniors research, write, and present a thesis to a panel of judges, then defend it in a challenging Q&A.
Gate Program
Our Gifted and Talented Enrichment (GATE) is a fee-based program that extends and enriches learning for Elementary School students who qualify academically.
ARCC
Through our Academic Resource & Counseling Center (ARCC), we provide fee-based programs for students with minor learning differences and free on-campus counseling services.
Accreditations & Certifications
Hill Country holds dual accreditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and Cognia and is a member of the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA).
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Our Campus
Hill Country Christian School of Austin sits on a 64-acre campus serving families across the Austin metro area who seek a private, Christ-centered education for their college-bound students.
We welcome students from Cedar Park, Round Rock, Lakeway, Leander, Lago Vista, Lake Travis, Georgetown, and nearby communities including Four Points, Steiner Ranch, Liberty Hill, Manor, Marble Falls, Bee Cave, Taylor, and Pflugerville.
Explore all the reasons why Austin-area families choose Hill Country.
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Class of 2018 Alumna
Thirty years of God’s faithfulness, generations of lives transformed, and one unforgettable evening! ✨
On Saturday night, our Hill Country community gathered for our 30th Anniversary Gala, Knight with the Stars. It was a deeply moving celebration of where God has brought us—from our humble beginnings to a thriving PK–12 campus. We were blessed to hear stories and reflections from our former founders, past heads of school, and alumni who shared how their time at Hill Country prepared them to impact the world for Christ.
A special highlight of the night was honoring Middle School faculty member, Mr. Ed Baptiste as the recipient of this year’s A Knight to Remember Award for his dedicated heart, wisdom, and years of Christ-like service to our students.
We were also led in an extraordinary time of worship by @taurenwells and his incredible team, reminding us of God’s goodness and grace across every generation.
As our Annual Fund Kick-off event, Knight with the Stars reminds us of what happens when we invest together in our students’ future. Every gift to the Annual Fund directly enriches academics, athletics, and fine arts for all 714 students on campus, helping equip well-grounded disciples of Jesus. Our goal this year is 100% parent participation—let’s be ALL IN for our students!
📸 Swipe through to see highlights from the evening!
🔗 Make your 2026 Annual Fund gift online: https://loom.ly/lEXgV08
There is nothing quite like sitting down over a warm cup of coffee to build meaningful relationships!
Our New Parent Coffee was a sweet time of connection between new families, seasoned parents, and school administration. Together, we explored what it means to truly partner between home and school as we raise up young men and women who will love and follow the Lord with their lives!
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Thank you to all of our Knight with the Stars sponsors! We can`t wait to kick off our Annual Fund this Saturday, October 3, with you and special guest, Tauren Wells!
Partnering together to celebrate growth, academics, and student life! 🏫
Gather with us tomorrow morning in the North Auditorium for our October Parent Teacher Fellowship meeting!
All three of our assistant principals will be taking the stage to share:
• Academic Successes: Celebrating key milestones and achievements across our divisions this year.
• Extracurriculars & Clubs: An overview of opportunities for students to connect, lead, and grow outside the classroom.
🗓 Friday, Oct 2 @ 8:30–10:00 a.m.
📍 North Auditorium
☕️ RSVP is encouraged, but all parents are welcome!
Link in Knightly News to RSVP.
This week, Hill Country was blessed to host our annual Christian College Fair in the MAC, bringing 25+ colleges and universities from across North America directly to our campus!
With representatives highlighting 360+ majors, it was an exciting morning of discovery—not just for Hill Country Upper Schoolers, but for students across the Austin area looking to take their next step in private Christian higher education.
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…" — Ephesians 2:10 📚✨
Wednesday, in elementary chapel, author, publisher, and former educator Ashley Wall, M.Ed., gave our students an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at how books come to life!
Mrs. Wall shared how every story begins as a simple idea, developing through mock-ups, drafts, and artwork revisions until it becomes a final product. She encouraged our students to recognize that God has placed creative ideas inside each of them to bring forth and create for His glory. 💡🎨
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"If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray…" — 2 Chronicles 7:14
What a gift to gather at the flagpole outside the MAC this morning for See You At The Pole!
From a handful of Texas youth praying over campuses in 1990 to millions of students worldwide today, this student-led movement reminds us of the power of humble, united prayer.
This morning, our students, faculty, and parents joined together in small groups to pray for:
🏫 Our school community, students, and teachers
✝️ Local churches and spiritual leaders
🇺🇸 Our nation, leaders, and world
Rooted in this year’s theme, "Come to Me," our prayer is that God draws hearts to Jesus Christ—our only source of lasting hope and peace. "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28
Looking ahead to a powerful week on campus! We have two key morning gatherings in the MAC:
🎓 Tuesday, Sept 22 @ 9:30 a.m. — NACCAP College Fair High School students: come ready to connect with visiting college reps and ask great questions about your future!
🙏 Wednesday, Sept 23 @ 7:15 a.m. — See You At the Pole All students are invited to gather in front of the MAC before school for a morning of prayer our school, leaders, and nation.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Prov. 3:5–6)
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Twenty years ago. One unforgettable season. And one small part of a much bigger story. 🏈
As we celebrate 30 years of Hill Country Christian School, we’re looking back at some of the people and moments God has woven into our story—including these snapshots from our 2006 District Champion football team.
The uniforms may have changed and the faces on the field are different today, but God’s faithfulness remains the same.
For 30 years, generations of students, families, faculty, coaches, and friends have called Hill Country home. Each has left a mark. Each has helped shape the community we know today. And throughout every season, God has been faithful.
“For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” —Psalm 100:5
Here’s to 30 years of memories—and to celebrating His faithfulness all year long. 💙🙌
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It was early 1990, and a handful of Texas youth on a church retreat decided to pray over schools. They gathered around the school flagpoles at night, asking the Lord to save lives, redeem families, bless leaders, and heal communities. Later that year, the students shared their story at a large summer camp, challenging students to join them in seeking the Lord for their communities. The first official See You At The Pole (SYATP) took place that fall, on September 12, 1990, with 56,000 students gathering at the flagpoles of 1,200 campuses to pray for their classmates, teachers, leaders, and nation. The following year, over 800,000 students participated in the U.S. and abroad. By 1994, over 2 million students were seeking Christ for their schools and nations, and in 2005 had reached into countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
What makes See You At The Pole unique? It was started by students and led by students who want to see God’s Kingdom come and His will be done in their communities, at their schools, and in their lives. Each year, Hill Country Christian School of Austin hosts a See You At The Pole event, inviting students and families to pray. We gather at the flagpole in front of the MAC to pray in small groups and as a whole for God’s work in our community and country. God told Solomon that “if My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 Chron. 7:14).
Next Wednesday, September 23, Hill Country students will gather again to seek the face of God, to humble themselves, to ask Him to bless our school, to forgive our nation, to heal our communities, to pour out His love and grace and truth on our school, nation, and world. This year’s theme is from Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me.” There is no other source of lasting peace or hope than the person of Jesus Christ. Our students will pray for God to draw all people to His Son to find eternal life in His grace and peace. Please join us in praying for them as they gather to pray.
Blessings,
Brad Cauley, Director of Christian Life and Theology Teacher
