For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,296 students in Bastrop, TX (there are , serving 378 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bastrop, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Bastrop, TX are Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Mina Elementary School and Emile Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bastrop, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bastrop have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bastrop, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Bastrop Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Bastrop Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7450
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7450
Gr: 6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Bastrop High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1614 Chambers St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,729 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Genesis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
1002 N Ave C
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Gr: 10 | 1 student
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Rose Harvest
Charter School
118 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Bastrop, TX 78602
(210) 540-9265
Bastrop, TX 78602
(210) 540-9265
Gr: K-7 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Bastrop, Texas 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
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bastrop, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Bastrop, TX include Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Mina Elementary School and Emile Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bastrop?
13 public schools are located in Bastrop.
What percentage of students in Bastrop go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bastrop are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop?
Bastrop public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bastrop are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bastrop include: Mina Elementary School vs. Emile Elementary School, Emile Elementary School vs. Mina Elementary School, Lost Pines Elementary School vs. Bluebonnet Elementary School
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