For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 7,946 students in Bastrop County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Bastrop County, TX are Mina Elementary School, Emile Elementary School and Bluebonnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bastrop County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Bastrop County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bastrop County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mina Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1204 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7640
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7640
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Emile Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mlk
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7620
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7620
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
416 Fm 1209
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7680
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7680
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Lost Pines Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Tiger Woods Dr
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7000
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Mcdade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Neidig Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13700 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9702
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9702
Gr: PK-4 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Fm 20
Red Rock, TX 78662
(512) 772-7660
Red Rock, TX 78662
(512) 772-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 W 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3457
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3457
Gr: PK-4 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5582 Fm 535
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7600
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
403 Sw 4th St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2519
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2519
Gr: PK-K | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
2380 Fm 812
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7100
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Sam Houston Dr
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7100
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Bastrop County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
902 West 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Gr: 3-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Gateway School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1019 Lovers Ln
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Mcdade Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 10
Woodside Trails (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1302 Park Rd 1c
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bastrop County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Bastrop County, TX include Mina Elementary School, Emile Elementary School and Bluebonnet Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bastrop County?
12 public preschools are located in Bastrop County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop County?
Bastrop County public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bastrop County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bastrop County include: Mina Elementary School vs. Emile Elementary School, Emile Elementary School vs. Mina Elementary School, Mcdade Elementary School vs. Elgin Elementary School
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