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Our Mission: To create new and innovative school choice opportunities in Central Texas for families seeking an alternative to the large, more traditional public school system.
Orenda schools are based on the "Circle of Courage" philosophy. The Circle of Courage is an integrated, holistic approach to child development and learning intended to promote a sense of belonging, independence, mastery and generosity.
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Our biannual blood drive is coming up on November 17! In addition to saving up to three lives with each donation, our hosting mobile drives raise funds for the Healthy Gator Scholarship, a $500 scholarship awarded to a Gateway senior at the end of the school year!
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(October 29, 2025) GEORGETOWN, TX — The U.S. News & World Report ranked Gateway College Preparatory School among the top elementary schools in America.
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