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Austin ISDElementary School

Zilker Elementary

Serving grades PK-5 with 494 students.

7/10
GreatSchools
A-
Niche
B
TEA Rating
494
Students
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
PK-5
Grades Served

About Zilker Elementary

Zilker Elementary is a elementary school located in Austin, TX 78704, serving students in grades PK-5 as part of Austin Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Zilker Elementary is shown with 7/10 GreatSchools, Niche A-, placing it among the solid 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, 494 students are enrolled in the kindergarten through 5th grade program.

School Details

Established
1950
Principal
Aj Pitts

Student Demographics

White58%
Hispanic27%
Asian3%
Black3%
Other9%
Economically Disadvantaged26%

Attendance Zone

Serves Zilker neighborhood near Zilker Park and Barton Springs

Real Estate Impact

Zilker homes are among Austin's most desirable. Proximity to Zilker Park and the Austin High feeder chain drive values. 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.

Feeder Pattern

Feeds Into Middle School

O. Henry Middle School

Location & Contact

Zilker Elementary

1900 Bluebonnet Ln, Austin, TX 78704

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GreatSchools rating for Zilker Elementary?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Zilker Elementary has a GreatSchools rating of 7 out of 10, placing it among the solid schools in the Austin area.

What grades does Zilker Elementary serve?

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

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zilker Elementary?

Zilker Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, with approximately 494 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the Zilker Elementary attendance zone?

Use the live Austin ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $625K, 3,740 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed June 14, 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.

What school does Zilker Elementary feed into?

Students at Zilker Elementary feed into O. Henry Middle School after completing grades PK-5.

When was Zilker Elementary established?

Zilker Elementary was established in 1950, serving the Austin community as part of Austin Independent School District.

Homes in Zilker Zone

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Zilker Elementary Zone - Last 12 Months
$912K median

198 sales in the last 12 months. Range: $175K - $5M.

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About Austin ISD

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