For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public elementary schools serving 32,552 students in Hays County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hays County, TX are Sycamore Springs Middle School, Rooster Springs Elementary School and Olympia Hills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hays County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hays County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Springs Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3600
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #22.
Rooster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Belterra Dr
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 465-6200
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 465-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #33.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 3-8
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #55.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #66.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11091 Darden Hill Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(737) 260-8700
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(737) 260-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Springs Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3900
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #88.
Walnut Springs Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
113 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3800
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 916 students
Rank: #99.
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Grades: 6-8
| 873 students
Rank: #1010.
R C Barton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #1111.
Dripping Springs Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3400
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Rank: #1212.
Danforth J High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Texan Blvd
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-2181
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #1313.
Dripping Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29400 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3700
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 1,059 students
Rank: #1414.
Laura B Negley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5940 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Grades: PK-5
| 1,016 students
Rank: #1515.
Buda Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #1616.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #1717.
Jacob's Well Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3470 Ranch Rd 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5558
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5558
Grades: 3-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1818.
Blanco Vista Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Girard St
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Stagecoach Trl
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6100
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6100
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #2121.
Tobias Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #2222.
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Grades: 6-11
| 630 students
Rank: #2323.
Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Blanco St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #2424.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3995 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #2525.
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8508
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8508
Grades: 6-8
| 1,116 students
Rank: #2626.
Susie Fuentes Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #2727.
Armando Chapa Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8500
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #2828.
Laura B Wallace Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Center St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #2929.
Idea Kyle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Rank: #3030.
Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1481 Esplanade Pkwy
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-8490
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-8490
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Texas Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Uhland Rd No 2
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Grades: K-6
| 61 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Grades: K-6
| 37 students
Rank: #3333.
Science Hall Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Bebee Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8502
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8502
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #3434.
Tom Green Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8438
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8438
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #3535.
Creedmoor Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5604 Fm 1327
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Show 16 more public schools in Hays County, TX (out of 51 total schools)
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Hays County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Does Not Apply
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Grades: PK-2
| 294 students
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 8
| 638 students
S T A R El Daep (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4125 Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hays County, TX include Sycamore Springs Middle School, Rooster Springs Elementary School and Olympia Hills.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hays County?
51 public elementary schools are located in Hays County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County?
Hays County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hays County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hays County include: R C Barton Middle School vs. Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, D J Red Simon Middle School vs. Laura B Wallace Middle School, Walnut Springs Elementary School vs. Dripping Springs Elementary School
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