For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 490 students in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in MLK 183 are Ortega Elementary School and Norman-sims Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ortega Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 Garland Ave
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Norman-sims Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Tannehill Ln
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin, TX include Ortega Elementary School and Norman-sims Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin?
the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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