2023 Best Public Elementary Schools in the Austin Area

• Round Rock, TX•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  63 reviews

Senior: The learning environment was very rigorous but it helped prepare me for college. They teach you advanced learning techniques and have an open and welcoming environment with equality for everyone through the use of school uniforms. It is a safer environment than any of the public schools I went to before going here. I've been going here for 10 years and have made a lot of friends. They are also very good and supportive of students with learning disabilities like ADHD and Dyslexia and Disgraphia, as well as students with depression and anxiety. They also provide more IB classes to help get the IB diploma to get college credits! Thanks to them, I got into my dream school!... Read 63 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,679

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Eanes Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: This school is amazing! It literally changed my life! Before I came here in 3rd grade I had absolutely no interest in reading or math. However, after experiencing classes with their kind teachers and engaging classes I was reading in my down time and actually enjoying math (that’s very uncommon for a 9 year old!)! The classes and resources provided are perfect for all students! While the living costs are quite high in this area, it’s completely worth it if your kids go to this school!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 550

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Eanes Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 518

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Austin, TX•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  28 reviews

Freshman: When I first entered this school, it was the beginning of the academic year and COVID restrictions were still high. Still, it meant no more online meetings. This school welcomed me with open arms and continues to support me and other students for extracurricular activities. A four-hour school, this school supports students who partake in sports such as figure-skating and hockey, which take up most of a student's time. The teachers care for their students, and bullying is taken very seriously. The only thing I would add is extracurricular. This school was built for students with extracurricular activities yet doesn't have any sports teams. Another thing is, we don't have lunch or lockers like a typical american high school does. It is just a quirk this school has. It prepares students for colleges, and has education from Kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. This school continues to support me and I plan to stay here for the rest of my education.... Read 28 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 370

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Eanes Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 539

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Eanes Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 605

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Eanes Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• Students 577

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Eanes Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 385

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Leander Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• Students 864

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Leander Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• Students 558

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Leander Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• Students 553

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Leander Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: We are still new, but Rutledge is a great school. The teachers and staff are very friendly and responsive and seem to genuinely care about the students. While the level of rigor is not as high as I would like, there are opportunities for challenge for the students, including a wonderful GT program that is run by three fabulous teachers who really go out of their way to make sure the kids in the program have a great experience and learn some important skills--beyond just academics--as well. I would like to see more innovation happening in the classrooms and some revamped learning spaces, but all in all this is a great place to be. My child is very happy here and is definitely learning something new almost every day.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 948

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Leander Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: We have been extremely happy with Steiner Ranch Elementary. All of the teachers we've had (two kids) have been amazing. I have one child who needed speech therapy and can not say enough good things about the speech therapy program there. I am so glad we go to Steiner Ranch Elem. instead of the other two elementary schools in the subdivision. They are all wonderful schools, but SRE is much smaller, and I feel that results in a much more personal experience. We have typically had very small class sizes as well, but I know that can vary depending on grade and year.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 530

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Leander Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 601

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Leander Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: My son has had an amazing experience at Cox. The teachers are warm, caring and excellent at what they do. The school is not only strong academically but they add extra activities that my have made learning fun. Kinder had the teddy bear picnic, 1st grade there was a chili cook-off, 2nd grade made pumpkin pies and a neat science day, 3rd grade had a mother/child tea, etc. My son has enjoyed all of these activities and they have given him a well rounded school experience. The parents are very supportive and provide all the funding for field trips.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 572

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Leander Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 941

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Texas Empowerment Academy, TX•

• K-2

• grade A

• Students 73

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Round Rock Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 803

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Round Rock Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Excellent teachers , and we love much they get involved with students. My kids love this school , they are active in sports and at the same time academically doing really well... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 826

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Leander Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.22 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: We've had a great experience at Reagan. The special education teachers are on point as is principle Crawford. The staff truly care about the well being of our children.... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 865

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Round Rock Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Chandler Oaks Elementary School is a wonderful school. The teachers, staff, and administration are very welcoming and helpful. Every day students and parents are greeted by the teachers and principal as they enter the school. Teachers and the principal are very accessible and willing to discuss any concerns you may have. In addition to great lesson plans, teachers provided one-on-one attention to students who need it, including students who are a little behind the class, as well as students who are ahead of the class. For students who need a little extra help, the students get the help they need. For students who are ahead of the class, the teachers work with these students to provide extra challenges so they will not be bored.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 589

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Lake Travis Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 724

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Lake Travis Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 562

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Round Rock Independent School District, TX•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 561

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• NYOS Charter School, TX•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  64 reviews

Senior: A well-rounded school of students and staff that work cooperatively to find common ground and the best interest of the school while maintaining academic readiness. Though we are a small school we have a tightly knitted community that holds a lot of diversity, open-minded thinkers, and strong leaders. We have excellent academics as a college prep charter school and offer many class options for students to choose from. As well as many consistent predominant staff members that make up our faculty, making it a more warm environment where students can feel comfortable and rely on their student-teacher relationships.... Read 64 reviews

• grade A

• Students 538

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1