Best Schools in Bastrop, Texas
14 schools in the directory · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Bastrop by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Colorado River Collegiate Academy
High · Bastrop ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Bluebonnet EL
Elementary · Bastrop ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Compass Rose Harvest
Elementary · Compass Rose Public Schools. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Bastrop are Colorado River Collegiate Academy (7.2/10), Bluebonnet EL (6.8/10), and Compass Rose Harvest (6.8/10), among 10 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
Schools
14
11 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.7
10 public schools · out of 10
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
14
11 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.7
10 public schools · out of 10
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 6.8/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bastrop public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bastrop public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bastrop
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (10 rated schools; 14 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado River Collegiate Academy | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Bluebonnet EL | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Compass Rose Harvest | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Bastrop Int | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Emile EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Bastrop H S | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Bastrop Middle | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Mina EL | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Lost Pines EL | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Genesis H S | 3.5 / 10 |
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About Schools in Bastrop, Texas
Bastrop, Texas is home to 14 schools, including 11 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
The 10 public schools in this comparison average 5.7 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Colorado River Collegiate Academy with a composite score of 7.2/10.
Bastrop is served by 3 school districts: COMPASS ROSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BASTROP ISD, ELGIN ISD. These districts collectively serve 22,325 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 462 students · Kindergarten–7th | 6.8 | ||
| 2 | 751 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 3 | 586 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 4 | 758 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 | ||
| 5 | 878 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.2 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Calvary Episcopal SchoolPrivate 108 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 62 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Bastrop MontessoriPrivate 3 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 416 students · 6th–6th | 6.6 |
| 2 | 882 students · 7th–8th | 5.3 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 222 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 1,729 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 3 | 150 students · 9th–12th | 3.5 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 students · 10th–10th | — |
Schools in Bastrop
Bastrop, Texas · 14 schools
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Common questions about schools in Bastrop, Texas
How many schools are in Bastrop, Texas?
Bastrop has 14 schools, including 11 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bastrop, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 10 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Bastrop is 5.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Bastrop, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Bastrop on MySchoolScout is Colorado River Collegiate Academy with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bastrop, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bastrop on MySchoolScout is Bluebonnet EL with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Bastrop, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Bastrop on MySchoolScout is Bastrop Int with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best high school in Bastrop, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Bastrop on MySchoolScout is Colorado River Collegiate Academy with a composite score of 7.2/10.
How many school districts serve Bastrop, Texas?
Bastrop is served by 3 school districts: Compass Rose Public Schools, Bastrop ISD, Elgin ISD.
Are there private schools in Bastrop, Texas?
Yes, Bastrop has 3 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Calvary Episcopal School with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bastrop, Texas?
Among 10 public schools in Bastrop that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bastrop, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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