Education

The historic City of Bastrop provides a wide variety of educational choices for all ages and academic styles. The Bastrop Independent School District (BISD) consists of six elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and two alternative learning facilities. The newest campus, Cedar Creek High School, was completed in 2010, and was recognized as a school of Academic Distinction by the Texas Education Agency in 2013, along with Cedar Creek Intermediate School and Bastrop High School.

BISD maintains high expectations and a complete commitment to investing time, energy, talents, and expertise towards each student. Beginning in 5th grade, students have the opportunity to enroll in pre-Advanced Placement programing. Focusing on college preparation at the secondary level, students can enroll in rigorous Advanced Placement and dual credit programs. BISD boasts of strong fine arts, robotics, and athletics programs, which help to create a well-rounded academic experience.

BISD offers two alternative learning facilities to guide students on their career paths and promote positive relationships. Genesis High School extends high school degree programs to its students with smaller class sizes and an individualized pace of learning. Gateway School provides a safe and structured learning environment. Students work towards building positive relationship skills, while improving their academic skills. There are many resources to ensure success including home campus teachers, school technology, counselors, and much more.

In addition, with the implementation of House Bill 5 (HB 5) passed by the Texas Legislature in 2013, Bastrop ISD has created a number of Career Pathways for students, including automotive, agriculture, business, construction, culinary arts, health sciences, and STEM-based programs. In the future, EMT, AWS welding, and AutoCAD certifications will also be offered.

Bastrop Elementary Schools

Bluebonnet Elementary School

416 FM 1209
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7680
https://www.bisdtx.org/bes

Bluebonnet opened its doors in August 2004 and now serves more than 770 students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade.  Offering a compassionate school community, Bluebonnet Elementary School works to unite with families in our dedication to children through a commitment to innovative instruction and fostering a desire to learn.

Cedar Creek Elementary School

5582 FM 535
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7600
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/17

Cedar Creek Elementary opened its doors in 1993 and now serves more than 700 students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade.   Cedar Creek Elementary is also home to one of the two Child Development Centers in Bastrop ISD, which is a program to provide childcare for BISD staff and teen parents.

Emile Elementary School

601 MLK Jr. Dr.
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512)772-7620
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/18

Opening its doors in 1892, Emile Elementary  is one of the veteran schools of Bastrop ISD and serves more than 770 students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade. Emile Elementary is also home to one of the two Child Development Centers in Bastrop ISD, which is a program to provide childcare for BISD staff and teen parents.

Lost Pines Elementary School

151 Tiger Woods Dr.
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7700
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/19

Lost Pines Elementary is home to the Explorers, serves more than 650 students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade.  

Mina Elementary School

1203 Hill Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7640
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/20

Mina Elementary is rich with history as a veteran school of Bastrop ISD and serves more than 600 students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade. At one point, Mina Elementary proudly served as the Elementary, Middle, and High School.

Red Rock Elementary School

2401 FM 20
Red Rock, TX 78662
(512) 772-7660
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/21

Red Rock serves more than 650 students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade.  

Bastrop Intermediate Schools

Bastrop Intermediate School

509 Old Austin Highway
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7450
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/14

Located 30 miles southeast of Austin, Bastrop Intermediate School is home to more than 700 fifth and sixth grade students.  

Cedar Creek Intermediate School

151 Voss Parkway
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7475
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/15

Cedar Creek Intermediate enrolls over 900 fifth and sixth grade students each year.  

Bastrop Middle Schools

Bastrop Middle School

725 Old Austin Highwa
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/12

Opening its doors in 1999, Bastrop Middle School enrolls over 840 students each year in grades 7 and 8. Their mission is to provide a safe and respectful environment that inspires and empowers students to become critical thinkers and global citizens. 

Cedar Creek Middle School

125 Voss Parkway 
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7425
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/13

Mission Statement: Cedar Creek Middle School is committed to building community relationships and maximizing our learning potential by establishing a safe and open environment.

Bastrop High Schools

Bastrop High School

1614 Chambers St.
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/8

Settled in Bastrop’s historic downtown and on the border of Bastrop State Park, Bastrop High School is home to over 1,400 students. 

Cedar Creek High School 

793 Union Chapel Road
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7300
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/9

Cedar Creek High School opened in 2010 and currently enrolls 1,400 students, with future plans to expand and accommodate up to 2,500 students.  

Colorado River Collegiate Academy

1602 Hill Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/10

Mission Statement: We provide all of our students with the opportunity and educational foundation to pave the path to university success by earning an associate degree upon graduation from high school.

Genesis High School

1602 Hill Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
https://www.bisdtx.org/ghs

Mission Statement: Our purpose is to graduate our students and assist them with post-secondary education and workforce options.

Gateway School

1155 Lovers Lane 
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
https://www.bisdtx.org/Domain/22

Gateway School promotes positive communication and relationships, along with many resources to help support students to reach academic goals.