Public schools in Bastrop, TX
14 open public schools with an address in Bastrop, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,049
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Bastrop public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Bastrop, TX: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,049 students, an average of 619 per school. The largest campus is Bastrop H S (1,767 students), and the largest elementary school is Lost Pines El (896).
Bastrop ISD operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Bastrop campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bastrop
Bastrop ISD
Public school district
11 schools in Bastrop · 17 total
Compass Rose Public Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bastrop · 9 total
Smithville ISD
Public school district
1 school in Bastrop · 5 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bastrop · 39 total
Elementary schools in Bastrop
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelton El Bastrop ISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Bluebonnet El Bastrop ISD | PK–05 | 765 | 16.3:1 | |
| Colony Oaks El Bastrop ISD | PK–05 | 824 | 17.9:1 | |
| Emile El Bastrop ISD | PK–05 | 606 | 15.2:1 | |
| Lost Pines El Bastrop ISD | PK–05 | 896 | 16.4:1 | |
| Mina El Bastrop ISD | PK–05 | 801 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Bastrop
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop Middle Bastrop ISD | 07–08 | 875 | 15.5:1 | |
| Riverside Middle Bastrop ISD | 06–07 | 413 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in Bastrop
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop H S Bastrop ISD | 09–12 | 1,767 | 16.1:1 | |
| Colorado River Collegiate Academy Bastrop ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 190 | 14.3:1 | |
| Genesis H S Bastrop ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 185 | 24.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bastrop
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp Smithville ISD · Alternative School | 04–11 | 2 | — | |
| Compass Rose Harvest Compass Rose Public Schools · Charter | PK–09 | 499 | 17.3:1 | |
| Founders Classical Academy-Bastrop Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | KG–12 | 226 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.1%
- Hispanic63.9%
- Black4.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Bastrop schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,049 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bastrop
How many public schools are in Bastrop, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Bastrop: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 8,049 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bastrop?
Schools with an address in Bastrop belong to 4 education agencies, led by Bastrop ISD (11 schools), Compass Rose Public Schools (1 school), Smithville ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bastrop?
Bastrop H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bastrop, with 1,767 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bastrop?
Yes. 2 of the 14 public schools in Bastrop are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Compass Rose Harvest, Founders Classical Academy-Bastrop. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bastrop schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bastrop public schools is 16.1:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bastrop guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities