For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,199 students in 78702, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78702, TX are Kealing Middle School, University Of Texas El Charter School and Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78702 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78702, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78702, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 1,247 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
University Of Texas El Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Blackshear Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1712 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2021
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2021
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: K-7 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2318
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2318
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Govalle Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Govalle Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2078
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2078
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
73 San Marcos St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4423
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4423
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Oak Springs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Webberville Rd
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4413
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4413
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
78702, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 2 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: K-2 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Gr: 6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Gr: 9-12
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
The Refuge (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78702, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78702, TX include Kealing Middle School, University Of Texas El Charter School and Alternative Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78702?
10 public elementary schools are located in 78702.
What is the racial composition of students in 78702?
78702 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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