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Advantage Testing of Austin
One-on-one test prep and academic tutoring in Westlake Hills
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Westlake & West Lake Hills
Best Writing Tutors in Austin, TX
Essay writing, grammar, literature analysis and college application essays. We compared 35 writing tutors across Greater Austin.
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As of November 2026, the top-rated writing tutors in Austin, TX are Advantage Testing of Austin (Westlake & West Lake Hills, Contact for rates); Austin ISD Adult Education & Literacy (Central Austin & Hyde Park, Contact for rates); and Austin Learning Academy (Central Austin & Hyde Park, Contact for rates). Typical rates run $46–$175 per hour, with a median around $57. Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank.
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Austin ISD Adult Education & Literacy
Free adult ESL classes from Austin ISD's 30-year-old adult education program
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Central Austin & Hyde Park
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Austin Learning Academy
Nonprofit offering free virtual ESL classes for adults since 1995
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Central Austin & Hyde Park
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Austin Learning Center
Pre-K–college tutoring, ACT/SAT/ISEE prep, dyslexia intervention and credit courses
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Westlake & West Lake Hills
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Berkeley2 Academy – Northwest Austin
SAT/ACT, AP and ISEE/SSAT prep plus college admissions counseling on Research Blvd
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Northwest Hills & Great Hills
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Berkeley2 Academy – Westlake
SAT/ACT, AP and ISEE/SSAT prep plus college admissions counseling on Bee Caves Road
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Westlake & West Lake Hills
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Best Brains – Austin Bee Cave
After-school math, English, abacus and coding enrichment on RR 620 in Lakeway
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Lakeway, Bee Cave & Steiner Ranch
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Best Brains – Austin Great Hills
After-school math, English, abacus and coding enrichment on Research Boulevard
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Northwest Hills & Great Hills
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Best Brains – Austin Southwest
After-school math, English, abacus and coding enrichment on West William Cannon
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Circle C & Southwest Austin
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Best Brains – Cedar Park Central
After-school math, English, abacus and coding enrichment on Brashear Lane
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Cedar Park
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Best Brains – Leander
After-school math, English, abacus and coding enrichment in Leander
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Leander & Liberty Hill
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Best Brains – Leander North
After-school math, English, abacus and coding enrichment on Palmera Ridge Boulevard
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Leander & Liberty Hill
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Best Brains – Pflugerville
Newly opened after-school math, English, abacus and coding center off FM 685
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Pflugerville
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Best Brains – Round Rock
After-school math, English, abacus and coding enrichment on Gattis School Road
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Round Rock & Hutto
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Best in Class Education – Bee Cave
Math and English enrichment, tutoring and test prep on Highway 71 in Bee Cave
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Lakeway, Bee Cave & Steiner Ranch
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Best in Class Education – Cedar Park
Math and English enrichment, tutoring and test prep on Cottonwood Creek Trail
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Cedar Park
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College Tutors – Austin
One-on-one middle and high school tutoring and SAT/ACT prep since 2007
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Northwest Hills & Great Hills
#18
Davis Groves Educational Services
Independent college consulting, application packages and essay support in Westlake
No reviews yet$175/hr📍 Westlake & West Lake Hills
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Eye Level Learning Center – Round Rock West
Eye Level Math and English for K–12 students on South Great Oaks Drive
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Round Rock & Hutto
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GradePower Learning – Austin South
After-school tutoring, cognitive coaching and test prep on West William Cannon
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Circle C & Southwest Austin
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LearnLee
Inclusive math, reading and writing tutoring for learners with ADHD, autism and IEPs
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Leander & Liberty Hill
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Lindamood-Bell Learning Center – Austin
Individualized reading, comprehension and attention instruction in West Lake Hills
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Westlake & West Lake Hills
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More Than A Teacher
Locally owned SAT, ACT and PSAT classes, private tutoring and college advising
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Westlake & West Lake Hills
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PACE Austin
Small-group study, homework help, private tutoring and ISEE/SSAT and SAT/ACT prep
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Westlake & West Lake Hills
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Sylvan Learning – Austin South
K–12 tutoring, test prep and study skills on Brodie Lane in South Austin
No reviews yet$46–$60/hr📍 South Austin
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Sylvan Learning – Round Rock
Pre-K through college-prep tutoring and SAT, ACT and ASVAB prep on Chisholm Trail Road
No reviews yet$48–$65/hr📍 Round Rock & Hutto
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The Reading Guru – Austin
In-person and online Orton-Gillingham reading and dyslexia tutoring in central Austin
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Central Austin & Hyde Park
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The Tutoring Center – Cedar Park
One-to-one K–12 reading, math, writing and SAT/ACT prep on Cypress Creek Road
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Cedar Park
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The Tutoring Center – Round Rock
One-to-one K–12 reading, math, writing and SAT/ACT prep on Gattis School Road
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Round Rock & Hutto
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Tutor Doctor – Austin
One-to-one in-home and online tutoring and SAT/ACT prep for Northwest Austin and Round Rock
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 North Austin & Avery Ranch
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Tutor Doctor – Austin Pflugerville
One-to-one in-home and online tutoring for Pflugerville and nearby communities
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Pflugerville
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Tutor Doctor – Lakeway
One-to-one in-home and online tutoring for Lakeway and Bee Cave families
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Lakeway, Bee Cave & Steiner Ranch
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Tutor Doctor – South Austin
One-to-one in-home and online tutoring for South and Southwest Austin
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 South Austin
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Tutoring Club of Cedar Park
Individualized K–12 tutoring and test prep on North Vista Ridge Boulevard
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Cedar Park
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Tutoring Club of Round Rock
Individualized K–12 tutoring and test prep on South A.W. Grimes Boulevard
No reviews yetContact for rates📍 Round Rock & Hutto
| Rank | Tutor | Area | Rating | Rate | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advantage Testing of Austin | Westlake & West Lake Hills | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 2 | Austin ISD Adult Education & Literacy | Central Austin & Hyde Park | — | Contact for rates | |
| 3 | Austin Learning Academy | Central Austin & Hyde Park | — | Contact for rates | online, small-group |
| 4 | Austin Learning Center | Westlake & West Lake Hills | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online |
| 5 | Berkeley2 Academy – Northwest Austin | Northwest Hills & Great Hills | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online, small-group |
| 6 | Berkeley2 Academy – Westlake | Westlake & West Lake Hills | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online, small-group |
| 7 | Best Brains – Austin Bee Cave | Lakeway, Bee Cave & Steiner Ranch | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 8 | Best Brains – Austin Great Hills | Northwest Hills & Great Hills | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 9 | Best Brains – Austin Southwest | Circle C & Southwest Austin | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 10 | Best Brains – Cedar Park Central | Cedar Park | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 11 | Best Brains – Leander | Leander & Liberty Hill | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 12 | Best Brains – Leander North | Leander & Liberty Hill | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 13 | Best Brains – Pflugerville | Pflugerville | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 14 | Best Brains – Round Rock | Round Rock & Hutto | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 15 | Best in Class Education – Bee Cave | Lakeway, Bee Cave & Steiner Ranch | — | Contact for rates | in-person, small-group |
| 16 | Best in Class Education – Cedar Park | Cedar Park | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online, small-group |
| 17 | College Tutors – Austin | Northwest Hills & Great Hills | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online |
| 18 | Davis Groves Educational Services | Westlake & West Lake Hills | — | $175/hr | in-person, online |
| 19 | Eye Level Learning Center – Round Rock West | Round Rock & Hutto | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 20 | GradePower Learning – Austin South | Circle C & Southwest Austin | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online |
| 21 | LearnLee | Leander & Liberty Hill | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online |
| 22 | Lindamood-Bell Learning Center – Austin | Westlake & West Lake Hills | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online |
| 23 | More Than A Teacher | Westlake & West Lake Hills | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online, small-group |
| 24 | PACE Austin | Westlake & West Lake Hills | — | Contact for rates | in-person, online, in-home, small-group |
| 25 | Sylvan Learning – Austin South | South Austin | — | $46–$60/hr | in-person, online |
| 26 | Sylvan Learning – Round Rock | Round Rock & Hutto | — | $48–$65/hr | in-person, online |
| 27 | The Reading Guru – Austin | Central Austin & Hyde Park | — | Contact for rates | in-home, online |
| 28 | The Tutoring Center – Cedar Park | Cedar Park | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 29 | The Tutoring Center – Round Rock | Round Rock & Hutto | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 30 | Tutor Doctor – Austin | North Austin & Avery Ranch | — | Contact for rates | in-home, online, small-group |
| 31 | Tutor Doctor – Austin Pflugerville | Pflugerville | — | Contact for rates | in-home, online |
| 32 | Tutor Doctor – Lakeway | Lakeway, Bee Cave & Steiner Ranch | — | Contact for rates | in-home, online |
| 33 | Tutor Doctor – South Austin | South Austin | — | Contact for rates | in-home, online |
| 34 | Tutoring Club of Cedar Park | Cedar Park | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
| 35 | Tutoring Club of Round Rock | Round Rock & Hutto | — | Contact for rates | in-person |
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How much does writing & english tutoring cost in Austin, TX?
Across the 3 Greater Austin tutors we list, writing & english tutoring runs $46–$175 per hour, with a median of about $57/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.
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