Schools and learning
Schools in and around Bastrop
Public, charter, private and homeschool options, plus how to find the campus zoned to any address.
School boundaries, grade levels and enrollment windows change, especially in a growing district. Always confirm your zoned campus and enrollment details directly with the school or district.
Bastrop Independent School District
Bastrop ISD serves most of the Bastrop area, with elementary, middle, high school, early college and alternative programs across Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Red Rock and nearby communities. The district has grown quickly, and Adelton Elementary opened in August 2025 to make room, and a 10th elementary school in the SilverLeaf neighborhood is planned to open for the 2027-28 school year.
Elementary schools
- Adelton Elementary
- Bluebonnet Elementary
- Camino Real Elementary
- Cedar Creek Elementary
- Colony Oaks Elementary
- Emile Elementary
- Lost Pines Elementary
- Mina Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
Middle schools
- Bastrop Middle School
- Cedar Creek Middle School
- Creekside Middle School
- Riverside Middle School
High schools and programs
- Bastrop High School
- Cedar Creek High School
- Colorado River Collegiate Academy
- Genesis High School
Nearby public school districts
- Smithville ISD serves the Smithville area, east of Bastrop.
- Elgin ISD serves families northwest of Bastrop, with career and college readiness programs.
- McDade ISD is a small rural district serving the McDade area.
Charter schools
- Compass Rose Harvest: a tuition-free public charter, kindergarten through 9th grade, at 118 Stephen F. Austin Blvd.
- Founders Classical Academy Bastrop: a tuition-free public charter with a classical curriculum, kindergarten through 12th grade, at 415 Shiloh Road.
Private schools
- Ad Astra: a Montessori-inspired private school with a STEM focus, outside Bastrop on FM 969. Check with the school for ages served and enrollment.
- Calvary Episcopal School: pre-K through 8th grade, at 603 Spring St.
- Greenbriar Community School: kindergarten through 12th grade, at 1411 Old Sayers Road.
- Sowing Excellence: kindergarten through 12th grade, at 1201 Main St.
- Good Shepherd Lutheran School: faith-based, kindergarten through 6th grade, with a preschool for ages 6 weeks to 5 years, at 202 Hwy 71 W.
- Bastrop Montessori: ages 18 months through 3rd grade, at 875 Hwy 71.
Homeschool, hybrid and enrichment
- One Day Academy: a hybrid program with structured classes that keeps the flexibility of homeschooling.
- Bastrop Christian Homeschool Association: local support, classes and community for homeschool families.
- Earth Native Wilderness School: nature-based classes and camps focused on wilderness skills and environmental education.
College and adult learning
Austin Community College's Elgin campus offers dual credit, workforce training, continuing education and associate degrees, about 25 minutes from Bastrop.
How to enroll
Contact the district or school directly for current requirements. Most ask for proof of residency, immunization records, a birth certificate, previous school records and a parent or guardian ID. Some families qualify for transfers between campuses or districts, depending on district policy and space.
Common questions
- Which school district serves Bastrop, Texas?
- Most of Bastrop is served by Bastrop ISD, which has campuses in Bastrop, Cedar Creek and Red Rock. Parts of Bastrop County are served by Smithville ISD, Elgin ISD and McDade ISD.
- How do I find which school a home is zoned to?
- Public school zoning is based on the home's address. Use the district's attendance zone lookup tool and confirm with the district before you buy or sign a lease, because Bastrop ISD has adjusted boundaries as new campuses open.
- Is there a new elementary school in Bastrop?
- Yes. Adelton Elementary, Bastrop ISD's newest elementary campus, opened in the Adelton neighborhood in August 2025.
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