Funding fit
Marvelously Made School for Young Children was not in the Texas TEFA participating-school finder when we checked on October 11, 2026. Schools can apply at any time if they meet the accreditation and two-year operating requirements, so ask whether it has applied. Meanwhile, look at the school's own aid, the federal scholarship tax credit starting in January 2027, and the participating schools nearby listed below.
The school also offers pre-K. TEFA pays the full award for 3- and 4-year-olds who meet one of the state's free pre-K criteria, which include free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, limited English and having an active-duty military parent. Kindergarten eligibility is broader, so a child can stay at the same school.
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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In the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (2023-24), the school reported 97 K-12 students, 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, a 7.8861788618:1 student-teacher ratio and a 155-day school year.
Questions to ask
- Have you applied to TEFA, and when do you expect a decision?
- 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?
- Are you an approved TEFA pre-K provider, and do you take child care assistance for after-care?
After grade 8: nearby schools that continue
Marvelously Made School for Young Children ends at grade 8. These schools serve grade 9 through 12 and are among the closest of the same tradition:
- Scenic Hills Christian Academy: grades PK-12, about 3 mi away · in TEFA
- Lutheran High School: grades 9-12, about 4 mi away · in TEFA
- TMI Episcopal: grades 6-12, about 7 mi away
- Leon Valley Christian Academy: grades K-12, about 8 mi away · in TEFA
Closest schools with profiles
- The Atonement Catholic Academy: Catholic School, grades PK-12, 3.0 mi
- Scenic Hills Christian Academy: Christian School, grades PK-12, 3.0 mi · TEFA
- Acton Academy North San Antonio: Independent & Secular School, grades PK-9, 4.1 mi · TEFA
- Lutheran High School: Christian School, grades 9-12, 4.5 mi · TEFA
- Primer Microschools: Independent & Secular School, grades K-8, 4.6 mi · TEFA
- Joy Holistic Education: Independent & Secular School, grades PK-6, 6.0 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside ISD | 2,271 | $11,424 | $17,026 | $15,904 | $26,142 |
| Edgewood ISD | 167 | $11,323 | $16,331 | $15,328 | $24,480 |
| Southwest ISD | 266 | $11,392 | $16,805 | $15,721 | $25,614 |
| Lackland ISD | under 30 | $11,820 | $19,208 | $18,630 | $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 11 K-12 private schools in West Side, Lackland & Alamo Ranch, and 6 of them were in the TEFA finder.