For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,404 students in 78748, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78748, TX are Baranoff Elementary School, Cowan Elementary School and Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78748 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78748, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78748, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baranoff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12009 Buckingham Gate Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 Kentish Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Mairo St
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2525
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9400 Texas Oaks Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6900
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Kocurek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Curlew Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2547
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2547
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Paredes Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 S Mary Moore Searight Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6800
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78748, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78748, TX include Baranoff Elementary School, Cowan Elementary School and Williams Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78748?
6 public elementary schools are located in 78748.
What is the racial composition of students in 78748?
78748 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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