For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 710 students in 78721, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78721, TX are Ortega Elementary School, Norman-sims Elementary School and The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 78721 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78721, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ortega Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 Garland Ave
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Norman-sims Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Tannehill Ln
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Mlk Blvd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78721, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Gr: 9-11 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78721, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78721, TX include Ortega Elementary School, Norman-sims Elementary School and The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key.
How many public preschools are located in 78721?
3 public preschools are located in 78721.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721?
78721 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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