For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,991 students in Bastrop, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 366 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Bastrop, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Bastrop, TX are Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Mina Elementary School and Emile Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bastrop, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bastrop have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bastrop, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Mina Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1203 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7640
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7640
Grades: PK-4
| 785 students
Rank: #33.
Emile Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mlk
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7620
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7620
Grades: PK-4
| 803 students
Rank: #44.
Bastrop Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Grades: 7-8
| 929 students
Rank: #55.
Bastrop Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7450
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7450
Grades: 5-6
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Bastrop High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1614 Chambers St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: #77.
Lost Pines Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Tiger Woods Dr
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7000
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7000
Grades: PK-4
| 696 students
Rank: #88.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
416 Fm 1209
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7680
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7680
Grades: PK-4
| 761 students
Rank: #99.
Genesis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Rose Harvest
Charter School
118 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Bastrop, TX 78602
(210) 540-9265
Bastrop, TX 78602
(210) 540-9265
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
Bastrop, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1002 N Ave C
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Grades: 10-11
| 1 students
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fruit Of Excellence School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1093 Nighway 304
Bastrop, TX 78602
(713) 875-3703
Bastrop, TX 78602
(713) 875-3703
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Gateway School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1019 Lovers Ln
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bastrop, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Bastrop, TX include Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Mina Elementary School and Emile Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bastrop?
10 public schools are located in Bastrop.
What percentage of students in Bastrop go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Bastrop are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop?
Bastrop public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bastrop are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bastrop include: Mina Elementary School vs. Emile Elementary School, Emile Elementary School vs. Mina Elementary School, Lost Pines Elementary School vs. Bluebonnet Elementary School
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