The top-rated elementary schools in Austin are Canyon Creek EL (9.3/10), Laura Welch Bush EL (9.3/10), and Barton Hills EL (9.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 145 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Austin, Texas has 202 elementary school directory listings spanning 30 school districts. Of 202 elementary schools in Austin, 147 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 145 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 43% of public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above on our 10-point scale. Austin has a notable charter school presence, with 27 charter elementary schools (13% of all elementary schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 145 elementary public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.3:1. Our rankings identify Canyon Creek EL as the top-rated elementary school in Austin, followed by Laura Welch Bush EL and Barton Hills EL. Schools with enough data are scored on student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — using data from the NCES and state education sources.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
This list shows 25 of the 145 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in Austin. Learn about our methodology.
Round Rock ISD
349 students · 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Texas
Leander ISD
503 students · 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Texas
Austin ISD
304 students · 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Texas
Austin ISD
582 students · 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Texas
Eanes ISD
517 students · 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Texas
Eanes ISD
546 students · 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Texas
Eanes ISD
597 students · 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 2% in Texas
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Canyon Creek EL is the top-rated elementary school in Austin with a composite score of 9.3/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
Austin has 202 elementary schools, including 27 charter schools. 147 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
Among 145 Austin elementary public schools included in this ranking, the average is 6.1/10.
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Texas, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Texas, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Austin has 27 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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