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Best Leander Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 15,430 students in Leander, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leander, TX are Florence W Stiles Middle School, Monta Jane Akin Elementary School and Tarvin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leander, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leander have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Leander, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence W Stiles Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3250 Barley Ln
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3261 Barley Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Tarvin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1280 Logan Del Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Whitestone Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
William J Winkley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Pow Wow
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Lago Vista Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8039 Bar K Ranch Rd
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Jim Plain Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 S Brook Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Lago Vista Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20801 Fm 1431
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Gr: 4-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Leander Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 S W St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Lago Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20311 Dawn Dr
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Gr: PK-3 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Block House Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Creek Run Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7600
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1061 Collaborative Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Horizon Park
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
424 Rusk Bluff Ave
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Knox Wiley Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1526 Raider Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Officer Leonard A Reed Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1515 Little Elm Trail
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Christine Camacho Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Municipal Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Deer Creek Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Leander Extended Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S W Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Donald Lewis Hisle
1913 Frontenac St
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
North Elementary School
1840 Pleasant Hill Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Valor Leander
Charter School
906 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 729-0159
Gr: K-9 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Leander, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leander, TX include Florence W Stiles Middle School, Monta Jane Akin Elementary School and Tarvin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leander?
22 public elementary schools are located in Leander.
What is the racial composition of students in Leander?
Leander public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Leander are often viewed compared to one another?

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