For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,272 students in 78728, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78728, TX are Chaparral Star Academy, Valor North Austin and Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78728 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78728, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78728, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Gr: K-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sauls Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 704-1411
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 704-1411
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14014 Thermal Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 594-4400
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 594-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Wells Branch Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14650 Merriltown Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 428-3400
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 428-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78728, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78728, TX include Chaparral Star Academy, Valor North Austin and Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78728?
5 public elementary schools are located in 78728.
What is the racial composition of students in 78728?
78728 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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