The Arts District in Austin Texas

Austin, Texas

Arts District

Nearby Neighborhoods: The Drag, Waterloo Park, University of Texas, Downtown, UT, Duncan Park, Market District, Congress Ave District, West University, Red River District, West End, Old Enfield, 6th Street District, Clarksville, Shoal Crest, Old West Austin, Mt Calvary Cemetery, Convention Center District, North University, East End, University of Texas at Austin, Windsor Road, Central East Austin, Blackland, Texas State Cemetery

Pros

Close to campus entertainment and arts for college students.
Pedestrian-friendly community.
Nearby parks for recreation and relaxation.

Cons

Limited housing options.
Lower than average air quality in Austin.

The Arts District is located in downtown Austin near the University of Texas at Austin campus. The area is known for its many art galleries and unique shops. One of the most famous places among college students in the area is the Dobie Mall which is home to a four screen theater, a food court, and several retail shops. Students often stop by to grab a bite to eat, catch an independent film or do a little shopping. Also in the area, residents enjoy an IMAX theater and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Wink
Category: American (New), Seafood
1014 N Lamar Blvd Ste E
Austin, TX 78703
38 Reviews
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Restaurant Jezebel
Category: French, American (New)
914C Congress Ave First floor
Austin, TX 78701
57 Reviews
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Chez Nous
Category: French
510 Neches St
Austin, TX 78701
216 Reviews
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Uchi Restaurant
Category: Sushi Bars, Japanese
801 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
137 Reviews
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Eastside Cafe
Category: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian, American (Traditional)
2113 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722

Schools & Demographics in Arts District

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
St Austin Catholic School	K - 8	catholic
St Martin'S Lutheran School	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	private
Menachem Hebrew Academy	K - 8	private
Annunciation Maternity Home	7 - 12	state department of education
Pegasus School Camp Comanche	K - 12	state department of education
Pease Elementary School	K - 6	public
Cathedral School Of St Mary	K - 8	catholic
Isely School	K - 3	private
American Youthworks Charter School	9 - 12	state department of education
Kirby Hall School	K - 12	private

St Austin Catholic School

1911 San Antonio St
Austin, TX 78705

Ms. Donna Woodaed
Diocese Of Austin Education Office

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	210

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	21
Number of Classrooms	12

St Martin'S Lutheran School

606 W 15th St
Austin, TX 78701

Ms. Linda Easterwood

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	222

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	11

Menachem Hebrew Academy

2101 Nueces
Austin, TX 78705

Mrs. Rachel Levertov

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	50

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	6

Annunciation Maternity Home

Po Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713

Ms. Kathy Uplinger

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	5

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Pegasus School Camp Comanche

1 Something St
Austin, TX 78713

Ms. Margaret Riddle

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	176

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Pease Elementary School

1106 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701

Ms. Beth Ellis
Austin Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	34
2nd	37
3rd	34
4th	34
5th	35
6th	39
Total students	246

Full-time Teachers	23
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	14

Cathedral School Of St Mary

910 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701

Mr. David O'Connell
Diocese Of Austin Education Office

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	211

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	11

Isely School

2301 Shoal Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78705

Ms. Michelle German

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	47

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

American Youthworks Charter School

216 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78701

Jamie Barnes

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
English as a Second Language
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	50
10th	40
11th	28
12th	26
Total students	144

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	20

Kirby Hall School

306 W 29th St
Austin, TX 78705

Mr. Beverly Rast

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented

Students Per Grade:
Total students	170

Full-time Teachers	28
Student/Teacher Ratio	6
Number of Classrooms	22

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Austin area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Austin, this community has a population of 404

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