For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,526 students in 78721, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78721, TX are Ortega Elementary School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Texas Empowerment Academy. 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 30% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78721, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ortega Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 Garland Ave
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: 6-10 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Texas Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6414 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Idea Health Professions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Norman-sims Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Tannehill Ln
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Mlk Blvd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78721, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Gr: 9-11 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78721, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78721, TX include Ortega Elementary School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Texas Empowerment Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78721?
6 public elementary schools are located in 78721.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721?
78721 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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