Top 10 Best Travis County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 243 public elementary schools serving 130,384 students in Travis County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Travis County, TX are Basis Austin, Canyon Creek Elementary School and River Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Travis County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Travis County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Travis County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: 3-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10210 Ember Glen Dr
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 428-2800
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12900 Tierra Grande Trl
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Vista Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Rank: #66.
Hill Country Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #77.
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12600 Country Trails
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #88.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3301 Pinnacle Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9120
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #99.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6201 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #1010.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7525 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #1111.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Grades: K-12
| 372 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Casis Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2710 Exposition Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #1414.
Barton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1314 Patterson Rd
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9180
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #1515.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9201 Scenic Bluff Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9240
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #1616.
Gullett Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6310 Treadwell Blvd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2082
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1717.
Basis Austin Primary
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: K-2
| 186 students
Rank: #1818.
Barton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2108 Barton Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2013
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #1919.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7005 Northledge Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #2020.
Bridge Point Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6401 Cedar St
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9200
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #2121.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12200 Meridian Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #2222.
Forest Trail Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1203 Loop 360 S
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9160
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #2323.
Spicewood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11601 Olson Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #2424.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12801 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0040
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Bee Cave Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 Vail Divide
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8601 Tallwood Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #2727.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6703 Yates Av
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2039
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #2828.
Eanes Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4101 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #2929.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7412 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,286 students
Rank: #3030.
Lake Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11801 Sonoma Dr
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #3131.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #3232.
Kathy Caraway Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11104 Oak View Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
906 W Lynn St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-4406
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Ridgetop Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5005 Caswell Ave
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-4469
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #3535.
Summitt Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12207 Brigadoon Ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Travis County, TX

Travis County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
1401 A W Pecan St
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
1401 A W Pecan
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 18 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Grades: 5-6
| 105 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Grades: PK
| 217 students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-11
| 260 students
The Echelon (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1834 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Excel Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
The Excel Center For Adults Ayw (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 66 students
Excel Center Lockhart (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
The George Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Grades: PK
| 25 students
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Miracle Farm High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Grades: 3-10
| 9 students
600 E Parsons
Manor, TX 78653
(512) 278-4269
Grades: PK
| 13 students
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1106 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 414-4428
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Premier H S Of Austin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1701 West Ben White 100a
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Travis County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Travis County, TX include Basis Austin, Canyon Creek Elementary School and River Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Travis County?
243 public elementary schools are located in Travis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Travis County?
Travis County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 Travis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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