For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,566 students in 78721, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78721, TX are Idea Health Professions College Preparatory, Idea Health Professions Academy and Ortega Elementary School. 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 18% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78721, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Health Professions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Ortega Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Garland Ave
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Texas Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6414 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Grades: 3-12
| 277 students
Rank: #55.
The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Mlk Blvd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Rank: #66.
Norman-sims Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Tannehill Ln
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
78721, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-11
| 260 students
1203 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4488
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 Idea Health Professions College Preparatory, Idea Health Professions Academy and Ortega Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78721, TX?
6 public elementary schools are located in 78721, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721, TX?
78721, TX public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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