25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin

Recently, Children at Risk, a Texas non-profit agency advocating for children, came out with their annual best schools in Austin list. They use a different set of criteria than your traditional rating systems like GreatSchools.org and the Texas Education Agency, so it is interesting to see where they rank Austin’s public elementary schools. Here, we’ll list their 25 best elementary schools in Austin according to Children at Risk. This list came out in January 2024.

Mapped: 25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin

Looking for a top rated elementary school district in a certain area of Austin? Here we’ve mapped out the 25 best elementary schools in Austin. Click on the markers to learn a little bit more about the elementary school and get a link to where you can search homes for sale in each Austin elementary school district.

Methodology Behind 25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin Selection

To make the list, Children at Risk looked at public, charter and magnet schools in the Austin metro area. They assigned a letter grade to each school and also ranked them compared to other schools in Texas. You can learn more about the methodology behind their selections here.

First, we’ll give you an overview of the top 25. Then we’ll break down each district and include some price and size information.

25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin

#1: Cactus Ranch Elementary School Homes

• Area of Town, Zip Code: Round Rock, 78681
• Great Schools Rating: 10/10
• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Middle & High School: Walsh and Round Rock
• Price Range: $500k-$2.3MM
• Average Price: $851,418
• Median Price: $785,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Footage: 3,134
• Year Built: 1978-2014
• Neighborhoods: Behrens Ranch, Sendero Springs, Walsh Ranch

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Cactus Ranch Elementary School page.

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#2: Canyon Creek Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78726
Great Schools Rating: 10/10
School District: Round Rock ISD
Middle & High School: Grisham and Westwood
Price Range: $500k-$1.2MM
Average Price: $784,941
Median Price: $761,500
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 3,190
Year Built: 1989-2005
Neighborhoods: Canyon Creek

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Canyon Creek Elementary School page.

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#3: Laurel Mountain Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78759
Great Schools Rating: 10/10
School District: Round Rock ISD
Middle & High School: Canyon Vista and Westwood
Price Range: $475k-$2.5MM
Average Price: $968,243
Median Price: $945,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 2,960
Year Built: 1972-2004
Neighborhoods: Barrington Oaks, Canyon Mesa, Great Hills, Northwest Balcones, Park at Spicewood Springs, Windridge

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Laurel Mountain Elementary School page.

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#4: Patsy Sommer Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code:Northwest Austin, 78717
Great Schools Rating: 9/10
School District: Round Rock ISD
Middle & High School: Cedar Valley or Pearson Ranch and McNeil or Round Rock
Price Range: $450k-$1.5MM
Average Price: $784,688
Median Price: $775,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 3,151
Year Built: 1996-2018
Neighborhoods: Avery Ranch, Park at Brushy Creek, Ranch at Brushy Creek, Walsh Trails

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Patsy Sommer Elementary School page.

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#5: Laura Welch Bush Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78732
Great Schools Rating: 10/10
School District: Leander ISD
Middle & High School: Canyon Ridge and Vandegrift
Price Range: $325k-$2.35MM
Average Price: $879,961
Median Price: $800,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 3,342
Year Built: 1993-2011
Neighborhoods: Steiner Ranch

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Laura Welch Bush Elementary School page.

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#6: England Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78717
Great Schools Rating: 9/10
School District: Round Rock ISD
Middle & High School: Cedar Valley or Pearson Ranch and McNeil or Round Rock
Price Range: $525k-$1.45MM
Average Price: $784,838
Median Price: $709,500
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 2,898
Year Built: 1994-2018
Neighborhoods: Avery Ranch, Davis Spring, Highland Horizon, Pearson Place

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near England Elementary School page.

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#7: Casis Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Central Austin, 78703
Great Schools Rating: 10/10
School District: Austin ISD
Middle & High School: O’Henry and Austin
Price Range: $650k-$9MM
Average Price: $2,404,006
Median Price: $2,103,250
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 3,032
Year Built: 1918-2018
Neighborhoods: Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights, Tarrytown, Westfield

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Casis Elementary School page.

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#8: Clayton Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Southwest Austin, 78739
Great Schools Rating: 8/10
School District: Austin ISD
Middle & High School: Gorzycki and Bowie
Price Range: $700k-$2.2MM
Average Price: $971,582
Median Price: $900,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
Average Square Footage: 3,248
Year Built: 1998-2018
Neighborhoods: Circle C, Hillside Estates

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Clayton Elementary School page.

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#9: Highland Park Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78731
Great Schools Rating: 7/10
School District: Austin ISD
Middle & High School: Lamar and McCallum
Price Range: $300k-$7MM
Average Price: $1,313,693
Median Price: $1,100,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 2,852
Year Built: 1936-2018
Neighborhoods: Balcones Park, Cat Mountain, Courtyard, Greenshores on Lake Austin, Highland Park West, Island at Mount Bonnell Shores, Long Canyon, Northwest Hills

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Highland Park Elementary School page.

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#10: River Ridge Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78732
Great Schools Rating: 10/10
School District: Leander ISD
Middle & High School: Canyon Ridge and Vandegrift
Price Range: $600k-$3MM
Average Price: $1,192,446
Median Price: $1,035,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
Average Square Footage: 3,783
Year Built: 1997-2024
Neighborhoods: McCormick Ranch on Lake Austin, Steiner Ranch

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near River Ridge Elementary School page.

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#11: Zilker Elementary School Homes

• Area of Town, Zip Code: South Austin, 78704
• Great Schools Rating: 9/10
• School District: Austin ISD
• Middle & High School: O’Henry and Austin
• Price Range: $650k-$4MM
• Average Price: $1,512,670
• Median Price: $1,232,500
• Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
• Average Square Footage: 2,232
• Year Built: 1900-2024
• Neighborhoods: Zilker, South Lamar

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Zilker Elementary School page.

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#12: Mills Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Southwest Austin, 78749
Great Schools Rating: 9/10
School District: Austin ISD
Middle & High School: Gorzycki or Small and Bowie
Price Range: $450k-$1.25MM
Average Price: $675,847
Median Price: $660,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 2,317
Year Built: 1996-2006
Neighborhoods: Circle C, Heights at Loma Vista, Legend Oaks, Village at Western Oaks

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Mills Elementary School page.

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#13: Summitt Elementary School Homes

• Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78727
• Great Schools Rating: 9/10
• School District: Austin ISD
• Middle & High School: Murchison and Anderson
• Price Range: $300k-$2MM
• Average Price: $569,349
• Median Price: $533,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
• Average Square Footage: 1,867
• Year Built: 1954-2022
• Neighborhoods: Milwood, Northwood, Preston Oaks, Scofield Farms, Walnut Crossing

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Summitt Elementary School page.

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#14: Hill Elementary School Homes

• Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78759
• Great Schools Rating: 8/10
• School District: Austin ISD
• Middle & High School: Murchison and Anderson
• Price Range: $400k-$1.65MM
• Average Price: $923,279
• Median Price: $900,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Footage: 2,604
• Year Built: 1963-2017
• Neighborhoods: Balcones West, Great Hills, Jester Estates, Lakewood, Twin Mesa, Westover Hills

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Hill Elementary School page.

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#15: Fern Bluff Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Round Rock, 78681
Great Schools Rating: 8/10
School District: Round Rock ISD
Middle & High School: Chisholm Trail and Round Rock
Price Range: $400k-$1.3MM
Average Price: $724,585
Median Price: $591,500
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 2,878
Year Built: 1982-2002
Neighborhoods: Fern Bluff, Oaklands, Stone Canyon

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Fern Bluff Elementary School page.

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#16: Eanes Elementary School Homes

• Area of Town, Zip Code: Westlake, 78746
• Great Schools Rating: 9/10
• School District: Eanes ISD
• Middle & High School: Hill Country and Westlake
• Price Range: $800k-$10MM
• Average Price: $2,399,130
• Median Price: $1,800,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
• Average Square Footage: 3,606
• Year Built: 1950-2023
• Neighborhoods: West Lake Hills, Beecave Woods, Cortona, Las Lomas, Ridgewood Village, Rollingwood, Stratford Hills, Timberline Terrace, Westlake Highlands, Westlake Park, Westwood

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Eanes Elementary School page.

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#17: Gullett Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Central Austin, 78757
Great Schools Rating: 9/10
School District: Austin ISD
Middle & High School: Lamar and McCallum
Price Range: $550k-$3MM
Average Price: $1,152,017
Median Price: $882,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 2,304
Year Built: 1948-2018
Neighborhoods: Allandale

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Gullett Elementary School page.

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#18: Bridge Point Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: West Austin, 78746
Great Schools Rating: 7/10
School District: Eanes ISD
Middle & High School: Hill Country and Westlake
Price Range: $800k-$13MM
Average Price: $2,773,997
Median Price: $2,065,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/5
Average Square Footage: 4,312
Year Built: 1962-2017
Neighborhoods: Bee Creek Hills, Davenport Ranch, Rivercrest, Rob Roy, Summit at West Rim, Tierra Madrones, West Rim, Westview on Lake Austin

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Bridge Point Elementary School page.

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#19: Cedar Creek Elementary School Homes

• Area of Town, Zip Code: West Austin,
• Great Schools Rating: 8/10
• School District: Eanes ISD
• Middle & High School: Hill Country and Westlake
• Price Range: $500k-$7MM
• Average Price: $1,879,541
• Median Price: $1,380,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
• Average Square Footage: 3,223
• Year Built: 1970-2024
• Neighborhoods: Beecave Woods, Treemont, Woodhaven

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Cedar Creek Elementary School page.

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#20: Lake Pointe Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Southwest Austin, 78738
Great Schools Rating: 7/10
School District: Lake Travis ISD
Middle & High School: Lake Travis and Lake Travis
Price Range: $550k-$8MM
Average Price: $1,644,969
Median Price: $1,092,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
Average Square Footage: 3,741
Year Built: 1995-2018
Neighborhoods: East Village, Ladera, Lake Pointe, Preserve at Barton Creek, Spanish Oaks, Uplands

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Lake Pointe Elementary School page.

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#21: Spicewood Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78750
Great Schools Rating: 8/10
School District: Round Rock ISD
Middle & High School: Canyon Vista and Westwood
Price Range: $350k-$2.5MM
Average Price: $1,025,629
Median Price: $968,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 2,980
Year Built: 1971-2005
Neighborhoods: Anderson Mill Estates, Balcones Village, Estates of Brentwood, Laurel Canyon, Spicewood at Balcones Village, Spicewood at Bullcreek, Spicewood Estates, Tanglewood Estates

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Spicewood Elementary School page.

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#22: Forest Trail Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: West Austin, 78746
Great Schools Rating: 8/10
School District: Eanes ISD
Middle & High School: West Ridge and Westlake
Price Range: $800k-$5MM
Average Price: $1,777,979
Median Price: $1,625,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
Average Square Footage: 3,399
Year Built: 1961-2013
Neighborhoods: Camelot, Lost Creek, Parkstone, Woods of Westlake

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Forest Trail Elementary School page.

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#23: Great Oaks Elementary School Homes

• Area of Town, Zip Code: Round Rock, 78681
• Great Schools Rating: 9/10
• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Middle & High School: Cedar Valley and Round Rock
• Price Range: $325k-$900k
• Average Price: $577,753
• Median Price: $575,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
• Average Square Footage: 2,495
• Year Built: 1975-2016
• Neighborhoods: Cat Hollow, Highland Horizon, Meadows of Brushy Creek, Oak Brook, Woods of Brushy Creek

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Great Oaks Elementary School page.

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#24: Herrington Elementary School Homes

Area of Town, Zip Code: Round Rock, 78665
Great Schools Rating: 9/10
School District: Round Rock ISD
Middle & High School: Hopewell and Stony Point
Price Range: $275k-$850k
Average Price: $476,496
Median Price: $451,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average Square Footage: 3,134
Year Built: 2000-2018
Neighborhoods: Paloma Lake, Vizcaya

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Herrington Elementary School page.

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#25: Mathews Elementary School Homes

• Area of Town, Zip Code: Central Austin, 78703
• Great Schools Rating: 8/10
• School District: Austin ISD
• Middle & High School: O’Henry and Austin
• Price Range: $400k-$4MM
• Average Price: $1,351,624
• Median Price: $1,095,000
• Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
• Average Square Footage: 2,529
• Year Built: 1860-2024
• Neighborhoods: Clarksville

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Mathews Elementary School page.

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Average price and size information is from ACTRIS sold data 5/16/2023-5/15/2024. School ratings are GreatSchools ratings as of June 2024 and are subject to change at any time.

Curious About Other Ratings of the Best Elementary Schools in Austin?

Children at Risk is not the only agency that gives their opinion on Austin school ratings. GreatSchools.org and SchoolDigger.com are well known sites for researching and comparing public school ratings and use a 1-10 or letter grade rating system. Check out the Top Rated Elementary Schools in Austin according to GreatSchools.org.

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