For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,411 students in the neighborhood of South Austin, Austin, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in South Austin are Cowan Elementary School, Cunningham Elementary School and Joslin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Austin, Austin, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Austin, Austin, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 Kentish Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Berkeley Ave
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2067
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2067
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Joslin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6215 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8101 Croftwood Dr
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-2537
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-2537
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #66.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9400 Texas Oaks Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6900
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #77.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mairo St
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2525
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Kocurek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Curlew Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2547
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2547
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6405 Cir S Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4453
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4453
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Austin, Austin, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Austin, Austin, TX include Cowan Elementary School, Cunningham Elementary School and Joslin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Austin, Austin?
11 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Austin, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Austin, Austin?
the neighborhood of South Austin, Austin public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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