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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Travis County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 155 public preschools serving 75,370 students in Travis County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Travis County, TX are Laurel Mountain Elementary School, Highland Park Elementary School and Clayton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Travis County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Travis County 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 Travis County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
Murchison Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2215 Kelly Ln
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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.
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: #3030.
Rowe Lane Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3112 Speidel Dr
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3131.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
528 Kingston Lacy
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5100 Pleasanton Pkwy
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-0000
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Travis County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Travis County, TX include Laurel Mountain Elementary School, Highland Park Elementary School and Clayton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Travis County?
151 public preschools are located in Travis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Travis County?
Travis County 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).
Which public preschools in Travis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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