Academic Awards & Outcomes Paragon Prep Elementary and Middle School Home / Academics / Academic Outcomes How strong are the academics at Paragon Prep? At Paragon Prep, academic excellence is measurable, consistent, and sustained. For nearly 30 years, our students have demonstrated strong outcomes across standardized testing, advanced coursework, academic competitions, and high school and college placement. Advanced math opportunities, small class sizes, and data-informed instruction ensure students are both challenged and supported at every stage of their academic journey. of students in grades 1 – 8 score above national norms on the CTP of 8th graders earn at least 2 high school credits before graduation Accreditation & Academic Recognition Is Paragon Prep accredited? Paragon Prep is fully accredited and recognized by respected educational organizations that hold schools to high academic and operational standards. Our accreditations and memberships include: Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools National Elementary Honor Society National Junior Honor Society 2026 A+ Niche Ranking These affiliations reflect our commitment to continuous improvement and academic integrity. Academic Competitions & Enrichment Students at Paragon Prep participate in a wide variety of academic competitions and enrichment opportunities beginning as early as 1st grade, extending learning beyond the classroom and encouraging intellectual curiosity. In the past three years, students have competed in: Spelling Bee Chess Competition – 2nd Place regional competition First Lego League Robotics™ Start-Up/Entrepreneurship CompetitionRocketry Math Counts™ Math Olympiad Science Olympiad World War II Essay Competition Geography Bee High School Placement and Readiness Students leave Paragon Prep academically advanced and well prepared for rigorous high school coursework. Graduates of Paragon Prep are accepted into top private, public, and magnet high schools throughout the Austin area and beyond, including: Liberal Arts and Science Academy St. Stephen’s Episcopal School McCallum Fine Arts Academy St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Griffin School St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School College Acceptances & Alumni Outcomes Paragon Prep alumni go on to attend highly selective colleges and universities nationwide. These outcomes reflect a strong academic foundation paired with leadership development and long-term mentorship. Highly Selective UniversitiesTop National & Public UniversitiesFlagship Texas UniversitiesStanfordHarvard UniversityYale UniversityCornell UniversityBrown UniversityColumbia UniversityBoston CollegeTulane UniversityPurdue UniversityDartmouthWashington UniversityUSCRice UniversityUniversity of Texas at AustinTexas TechTexas A & M Preparing Students for Long-Term Success Academic success at Paragon Prep is driven by: Experienced, long-tenured faculty – 39% of our faculty has taught at Paragon Prep for 5+ years, 18% of our faculty have taught for 10+ years Personalized instruction and small class sizes Advanced coursework and early high school credit A culture grounded in responsibility, integrity, and curiosity Our students graduate as confident learners, critical thinkers, and leaders prepared for the opportunities ahead. Schedule a Tour Today
