The best tutors in Austin, TX

Across the 4 Greater Austin tutors we list, tutoring runs $46–$175 per hour, with a median of about $80/hour. Group sessions and learning-center memberships are usually cheaper per hour; certified specialists (dyslexia therapy, AP sciences, test prep) are at the top of the range.

Yes. Texas students take STAAR in reading and math in grades 3–8, science in grades 5 and 8, social studies in grade 8, and End-of-Course exams in Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and U.S. History, which count toward graduation. Several centers here, including Sylvan and Best Brains, list state-test prep; filter by Math or Reading and confirm the grade and test with the provider.

Most students take the PSAT/NMSQT in October of junior year, which is also the National Merit qualifying test, so focused SAT or ACT prep often starts the summer before 11th grade. Austin has several dedicated test-prep firms, particularly along Bee Caves Road in Westlake and on Research Boulevard in Northwest Austin; filter by SAT & ACT Prep to compare them.

The directory covers Austin ISD neighborhoods from Hyde Park and Tarrytown to South Austin and Circle C, plus Eanes ISD (Westlake), Lake Travis ISD, Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Georgetown ISD, Dripping Springs ISD and Hays CISD. Each area page lists its main district; many providers serve students from several nearby districts.

Yes. Several Austin providers list ISEE or SSAT prep alongside SAT and ACT, including Austin Learning Center, PACE Austin and Berkeley2 Academy. Ask which test level (Lower, Middle or Upper) they teach and whether prep is one-to-one or in a small group.

Yes. Filter by Dyslexia & Learning Differences: options include Lindamood-Bell's West Lake Hills center, Austin Learning Center's reading intervention and Orton-Gillingham tutors from The Reading Guru. The nonprofit Dyslexia Center of Austin trains dyslexia therapists and offers reduced-rate evaluations. Texas public schools also provide dyslexia services, so ask your campus about an evaluation if you haven't already.

Yes. Austin ISD's Adult Education and Literacy program and the nonprofit Austin Learning Academy both offer free ESL classes for adults. Classes fill up, so check each program's registration or waitlist dates.