For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,664 students in 78610, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78610, TX are Elm Grove Elementary School, Olympia Hills and Carpenter Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78610 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78610, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78610, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 3-8 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
R C Barton Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Buda Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Tom Green Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8438
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8438
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Creedmoor Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5604 Fm 1327
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 4-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Doral Academy Of Texas
Charter School
1333 Firecracker
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Gr: PK-7 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
155 Vista Gardens Dr
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8517
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8517
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
78610, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Gr: PK-2 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 44%
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Gr: 8 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78610, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78610, TX include Elm Grove Elementary School, Olympia Hills and Carpenter Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78610?
12 public elementary schools are located in 78610.
What is the racial composition of students in 78610?
78610 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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