Austin ISD • Elementary School
Barton Hills Elementary
Serving grades K-5 with 303 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.
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Serving grades K-5 with 303 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.
Barton Hills Elementary is a elementary school located in Austin, TX 78704, serving students in grades K-5 as part of Austin Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Barton Hills Elementary holds a 8/10 GreatSchools rating and a A- Niche grade, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin metropolitan area.
The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, allowing for personalized attention and individualized learning opportunities. Currently, 303 students are enrolled in the kindergarten through 5th grade program.
Barton Hills Elementary is a small, tight-knit school with just 303 students, giving it an intimate community feel rare in Austin ISD. The school has the most experienced teaching staff among Austin ISD elementaries at 15.3 years average, and a remarkably low 6.6% chronic absenteeism rate.
Serves Barton Hills neighborhood south of Barton Springs Road
The neighborhood's proximity to Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park, combined with the O. Henry → Austin High feeder chain, drives strong demand. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.
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