For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 11,695 students in Bastrop County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bastrop County, TX are Mina Elementary School, Smithville Elementary School and Emile Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bastrop County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bastrop County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools 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.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Bishop St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Gr: 1-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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.
Smithville J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
287 Hwy 95 S
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Elgin Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
902 W 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9701
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9701
Gr: 5-6 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Mlk
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3411
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3411
Gr: K-4 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 Voss Pkwy
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7475
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7475
Gr: 6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
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
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 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 elementary schools in Bastrop County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bastrop County, TX include Mina Elementary School, Smithville Elementary School and Emile Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bastrop County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Bastrop County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop County?
Bastrop County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bastrop County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools 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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