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Bear Creek Elementary

Serving grades PK-5 with 582 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.

8/10
GreatSchools
A-
Niche
A
TEA Rating
582
Students
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
PK-5
Grades Served

About Bear Creek Elementary

Bear Creek Elementary is a elementary school located in Austin, TX 78739, serving students in grades PK-5 as part of Austin Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Bear Creek Elementary is shown with 8/10 GreatSchools, Niche A-, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin metropolitan area.

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, allowing for personalized attention and individualized learning opportunities. Currently, 582 students are enrolled in the kindergarten through 5th grade program.

School Details

Established
1986

History

Bear Creek Elementary has served southwest Austin since 1986. With a TEA 'A' accountability rating and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, the school is an important elementary campus for families researching the 78739 corridor.

Student Demographics

White53%
Hispanic20%
Asian21%
Black1%
Other5%
Economically Disadvantaged12%

Attendance Zone

Serves portions of Circle C, Meridian, and the Escarpment corridor in the 78739 ZIP code

Real Estate Impact

Bear Creek is relevant for buyers comparing homes near the Escarpment, Circle C, and southwest Austin corridors. Buyers should verify current attendance boundaries and feeder-chain assignments directly with Austin ISD before relying on a school assignment.

Location & Contact

Bear Creek Elementary

12801 Escarpment Blvd, Austin, TX 78739

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GreatSchools rating for Bear Creek Elementary?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Bear Creek Elementary has a GreatSchools rating of 8 out of 10, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin area.

What grades does Bear Creek Elementary serve?

Bear Creek Elementary serves students in grades PK-5 (Kindergarten through 5th Grade).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary?

Bear Creek Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, with approximately 582 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the Bear Creek Elementary attendance zone?

Use the live Austin ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $625K, 3,841 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed June 8, 2026. Then compare the specific attendance zone by neighborhood median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through. Contact the Keenan Group for current listings in this school zone.

When was Bear Creek Elementary established?

Bear Creek Elementary was established in 1986, serving the Austin community as part of Austin Independent School District.

Homes in Bear Creek Zone

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Bear Creek Elementary Zone - Last 12 Months
$837K median

42 sales in the last 12 months. Range: $600K - $1.6M.

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About Austin ISD

District Rating6/10
Total Schools120
Total Students75,000
Graduation Rate93%
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