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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bastrop County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 21,381 students in Bastrop County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 300 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bastrop County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bastrop County, TX are Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Mina Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bastrop County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bastrop County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bastrop County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Mina Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1204 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7640
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Bishop St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Gr: 1-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Emile Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Mlk
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7620
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Smithville J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
287 Hwy 95 S
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Bastrop Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Smithville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
285 Hwy 95
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Mcdade High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
416 Fm 1209
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7680
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Lost Pines Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Tiger Woods Dr
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Bastrop Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7450
Gr: 6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Mcdade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Neidig Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13700 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9702
Gr: K-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 N Ave C
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3382
Gr: 7-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Cedar Creek High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
793 Union Chapel Rd
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Fm 20
Red Rock, TX 78662
(512) 772-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 W 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3457
Gr: PK-4 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Bastrop High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1614 Chambers St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Cedar Creek Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Voss Pkwy
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7425
Gr: 7-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Elgin Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
902 W 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9701
Gr: 5-6 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Mlk
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3411
Gr: PK-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Cedar Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Voss Pkwy
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7475
Gr: 6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5582 Fm 535
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Elgin High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14000 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Gr: 9-12 | 1,771 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14000 County Line Rd Bldg B7
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Gr: 10-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Genesis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Adelton Elementary School
178 Adelton Blvd
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7100
Rank: n/an/a
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Brown Primary
403 Sw 4th St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2519
Gr: PK-K | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Camino Real Elementary School
2380 Fm 812
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Colony Oaks Elementary School
601 Sam Houston Dr
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Rose Harvest
Charter School
118 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Bastrop, TX 78602
(210) 540-9265
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Harvest Ridge Elementary School
338 Harvest Ridge Blvd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9864
Gr: PK-4 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Trinity Ranch Elementary School
132 Grist Mill Ln
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bastrop County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Bastrop County, TX include Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Mina Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bastrop County?
32 public schools are located in Bastrop County.
What percentage of students in Bastrop County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bastrop County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop County?
Bastrop County public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bastrop County are often viewed compared to one another?

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