Funding fit
Gratitude School was in the Texas Comptroller's TEFA participating-school finder when we checked on October 11, 2026, so a student with a Texas Education Freedom Account can use it here. For 2026-27 the account is $10,474 per student. It's paid to the school through the Odyssey platform in three deposits: 25% on July 1, 25% on October 1 and 50% on February 1. To be in the program, a school has to be accredited by a TEPSAC-recognized body or TEA, have operated for at least two school years, and give a norm-referenced test every year in grades 3-12.
Christian schools often offer church-member rates, sponsorships and sibling discounts, and the state's guidelines say those discounts must continue for TEFA families. Church-run schools may also qualify for the Edu Fund partner scholarship, which has no income cap.
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“Gratitude School is a Christian K-12 microschool, offering intentionally small, multi-age classrooms, devoted teachers, and a welcoming community. Our program blends structured and project-based learning with outdoor play and real world, experiential activities. We offer independent, hybrid and full-time learning…”
The school's description in the TEFA finder
Programs reported to the state
Discounts reported to TEFA: Scholarships Available, Sliding Scale Tuition.
Questions to ask
- Are you confirming seats for families awarded in the next TEFA cycle, and how do you handle late awards?
- What is tuition for my child's grade, and which fees (registration, books, technology, uniforms, lunch) can come from the account?
- Which discounts do you offer, such as sibling, church member or military, and what aid is there for the balance?
- Will you accept the TEFA payment schedule (25% July, 25% October, 50% February), or do you need a deposit from personal funds?
- Which dual-credit partners do you use, and can those course fees come from the account?
Closest schools with profiles
- St. Helena's Episcopal School: Christian School, grades PK-5, 1.0 mi · TEFA
- St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School: Catholic School, grades PK-8, 1.8 mi · TEFA
- Crestmont Christian Preparatory School: Christian School, grades K-12, 1.8 mi · TEFA
- Geneva School of Boerne: Christian School, grades PK-12, 5.1 mi · TEFA
- Hill Country Montessori School: Independent & Secular School, grades PK-8, 7.6 mi · TEFA
- Joy Holistic Education: Independent & Secular School, grades PK-6, 12.2 mi · TEFA
IEP funding for nearby districts
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-44) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boerne ISD | 351 | $11,448 | $17,197 | $16,046 | $26,551 |
| Bandera ISD | 104 | $11,534 | $17,626 | $16,668 | $28,090 |
| Comfort ISD | 34 | $11,811 | $19,123 | $18,602 | $30,000 |
Totals are the $10,474 base plus the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts come from the TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026); districts with fewer than 30 participants aren't listed in that report. All San Antonio-area districts →
We list 9 K-12 private schools in Boerne, Bandera & the Hill Country, and 9 of them were in the TEFA finder.