Zilker El
Austin, TX · Austin ISD · Grades PK-5
266th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 94%▲ Improving
Zilker El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Zilker El 266th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 94th in 2025 — improving.
Zilker El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 221 students tested
Zilker El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 495 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.6% | 57.8% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.3% | 26.7% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 8.3% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Zilker El
Typical home value $734K in zip 78704 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Zilker El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Barton Hills ElAustin ISD · 0.6 mi away333rd of 4,406
ELA 85% · Math 65% - 8Becker ElAustin ISD · 0.9 mi away1,255th of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 41% - –Daep- ElAustin ISD · 0.9 mi away
- 1Dawson ElAustin ISD · 1.4 mi away4,399th of 4,406
ELA 16% · Math 9% - 4Galindo ElAustin ISD · 1.6 mi away2,845th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 44% - 5Travis Hts ElAustin ISD · 1.9 mi away · charter2,499th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 40% - 9Mathews ElAustin ISD · 1.9 mi away499th of 4,406
ELA 79% · Math 62% - 7Joslin ElAustin ISD · 2 mi away1,387th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Zilker El in?
Zilker El is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Zilker El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Zilker El 266th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Zilker El?
White 58%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 8%, Black 3% (495 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Zilker El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78704 is $734K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.