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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Travis County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 245 public elementary schools serving 130,914 students in Travis County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Travis County, TX are Basis Austin, Canyon Creek Elementary School and Laurel Mountain 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 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Travis County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Gr: 3-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10210 Ember Glen Dr
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 428-2800
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Hill Country Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Canyon Vista Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Barton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1314 Patterson Rd
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9180
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3301 Pinnacle Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9120
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Barton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2108 Barton Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2013
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Forest Trail Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1203 Loop 360 S
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9160
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9201 Scenic Bluff Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9240
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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
Gr: K-2 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Spicewood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11601 Olson Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-3600
Gr: K-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2424.
Bee Cave Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 Vail Divide
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7412 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
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: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Bridge Point Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6401 Cedar St
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9200
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3131.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Spicewood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1005 Spur 191
Spicewood, TX 78669
(830) 798-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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%
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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 Laurel Mountain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Travis County?
245 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Travis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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