Best 78721 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,526 students in 78721, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78721, TX are Ortega Elementary School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Texas Empowerment Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78721 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78721, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ortega Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1135 Garland Ave
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: 6-10
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Texas Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6414 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Grades: 3-12
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Norman-sims Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Tannehill Ln
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #55.
Idea Health Professions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Mlk Blvd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78721 Texas

78721, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-11
| 260 students
1203 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4488
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78721, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78721, TX include Ortega Elementary School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Texas Empowerment Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78721?
6 public elementary schools are located in 78721.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721?
78721 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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