For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,199 students in 78702, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78702, TX are Kealing Middle School, University Of Texas El Charter School and Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78702 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78702, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78702, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Grades: 6-8
| 1,247 students
Rank: #22.
University Of Texas El Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Grades: K-7
| 21 students
Rank: #55.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
Rank: #66.
Blackshear Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1712 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2021
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2021
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #77.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2318
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2318
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #88.
Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73 San Marcos St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4423
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4423
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #99.
Govalle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Govalle Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2078
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2078
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Oak Springs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Webberville Rd
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4413
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4413
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
78702, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
The Refuge (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78702, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78702, TX include Kealing Middle School, University Of Texas El Charter School and Alternative Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78702?
10 public elementary schools are located in 78702.
What is the racial composition of students in 78702?
78702 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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