For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,300 students in 78745, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 78745, TX are Sunset Valley Elementary School, Wayside Eden Park Academy and Joslin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78745 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78745, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78745, TX Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Jones Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2392
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2392
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6215 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Joslin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Berkeley Ave
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2067
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2067
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W St Elmo Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4477
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4477
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6405 Cir S Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4453
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4453
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Odom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Turtle Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2388
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2388
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
78745, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6800 Bill Hughes Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-3265
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-3265
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 78745, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78745, TX include Sunset Valley Elementary School, Wayside Eden Park Academy and Joslin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78745?
7 public preschools are located in 78745.
What is the racial composition of students in 78745?
78745 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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