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Best Austin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 133 public preschools serving 66,429 students in Austin, TX. The top-ranked public preschools in Austin, TX are Patsy Sommer Elementary School, Laurel Mountain Elementary School and Elsa England Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Austin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Austin, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patsy Sommer Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16200 Avery Ranch Blvd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Elsa England Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8801 Pearson Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-1211
Gr: PK-5 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7525 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12900 Tierra Grande Trl
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6201 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12600 Country Trails
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Gullett Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6310 Treadwell Blvd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2082
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Casis Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2710 Exposition Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7005 Northledge Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Gr: PK-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Eanes Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4101 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12801 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0040
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Lake Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11801 Sonoma Dr
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6703 Yates Av
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2039
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8601 Tallwood Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12200 Meridian Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Bryker Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3309 Kerbey Ln
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2054
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Becker Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2019
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
906 W Lynn St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-4406
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kathy Caraway Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11104 Oak View Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Zilker Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Bluebonnet Ln
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2327
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Kiker Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5913 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-2584
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
Ridgetop Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5005 Caswell Ave
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-4469
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2525.
Summitt Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12207 Brigadoon Ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2626.
Lakeway Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1701 Lohmans Crossing Rd
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 533-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2727.
Baranoff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12009 Buckingham Gate Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Serene Hills Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3301 Serene Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2929.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Gr: PK-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
Bee Cave Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14300 Hamilton Pool Rd
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3131.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2817 Kentish Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3232.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 Jones Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2392
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3333.
Purple Sage Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11801 Tanglebriar Trl
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3434.
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12200 Anderson Mill Rd
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 494-5151
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3535.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5214 Duval Rd
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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133 public preschools are located in Austin.
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Austin public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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