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Specialties
Paragon Prep offers a college preparatory, nonsectarian, rigorous and fun education for students in grades 1 –8. Since 1997, Paragon has specialized in challenging bright kids to grow and stretch. Through academics, sports, languages and technology, the Paragon Knights are hard at work preparing for future success. Work hard — Play hard at Paragon Prep!
History
Established in 1997.
Paragon Prep began in 1993. Frustrated with the constraints of both public and private school programs for middle school students, Paragon
Prep’s founders were convinced that they could establish a better model.
After years spent designing the ultimate middle school environment, the
founders presented their plan to potential investors and secured funding.
Paragon Prep’s founders purchased and remodeled its building in
1996 and began recruiting students. On August 13, 1997, Paragon Prep
opened its doors to its first 45 students.
Today the school of occupies two campuses, serves more than 200 students per year and continues in its traditions of hard work and excellence under the direction of its founders.
Meet the Business Owner
David M.
Business Owner
David McGrath came to Austin in 1986 to begin his college education at The University of Texas. There he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Masters in Educational Psychology while competing as a member of the Longhorn football team. Following graduation from UT, Mr. McGrath served as a counselor, teacher and school administrator in Austin schools before becoming Paragon’s Founder and Headmaster.
Mr. McGrath serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools. He is also a member of several state and national associations and honor societies including: the Texas Counseling Association, the Association of College Admissions Counselors, EO Austin, Phi Kappa Phi, Psi Chi, and the Mensa Society.