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Best Hays County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 51 public elementary schools serving 32,552 students in Hays County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hays County, TX are Rooster Springs Elementary School, Elm Grove Elementary School and Sycamore Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hays County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hays County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rooster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Belterra Dr
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 465-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Sycamore Springs Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11091 Darden Hill Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(737) 260-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Springs Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 3-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Walnut Springs Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
113 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
R C Barton Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Danforth J High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Texan Blvd
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Dripping Springs Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Dripping Springs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29400 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,059 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Laura B Negley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5940 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Gr: PK-5 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Buda Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Jacob's Well Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3470 Ranch Rd 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5558
Gr: 3-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Blanco Vista Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Girard St
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 W Blanco St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2121.
Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 Stagecoach Trl
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6100
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Gr: 6-11 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Tobias Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1005 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2424.
Idea Kyle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Susie Fuentes Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2626.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3995 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Armando Chapa Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3311 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8508
Gr: 6-8 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1481 Esplanade Pkwy
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-8490
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Laura B Wallace Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W Center St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4020 Monterrey Oaks
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6200
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3232.
Tom Green Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8438
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Texas Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Uhland Rd No 2
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Creedmoor Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5604 Fm 1327
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Bonham Pk - Inactive (Closed 2010)
Does Not Apply
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
Buda Primary Elementary School (Closed 2004)
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Gr: PK-2 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Prog High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
R C Barton Junior High School (Closed 2023)
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Gr: 8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
S T A R El Daep (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4125 Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 3-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hays County, TX include Rooster Springs Elementary School, Elm Grove Elementary School and Sycamore Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hays County?
51 public elementary schools are located in Hays County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County?
Hays County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hays County are often viewed compared to one another?

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