Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 76574

There are three elementary schools in zip code 76574 (Taylor, TX), serving grades PK-5 within the Taylor Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 42nd percentile statewide.

Naomi Pasemann Elementary is the academic leader in the area, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 44th percentile—a significant jump from the prior year. It is the only school in the zip code to exceed the state average in any tested subject, notably 3rd Grade Reading (60.19% vs. 51.08% state). In contrast, Main Street Elementary ranks in the 25th percentile (1-star) and struggles across most subjects, though it outperforms Naomi Pasemann in 5th Grade Math (37.93% vs. 23.60%). Th Johnson Elementary serves only Pre-K and Kindergarten students, so it has no STAAR test scores or academic ranking, but it has the highest per-student spending ($11,868) and the largest student-to-teacher ratio (16.7:1).

A key takeaway is the spending paradox: Main Street spends $1,518 more per student than Naomi Pasemann yet achieves lower academic outcomes, suggesting that economic challenges (Main Street has a 74.22% free/reduced lunch rate) are not fully offset by higher investment. Both schools struggle in 5th Grade Science, falling well below the state average. The data also shows that Naomi Pasemann is on a clear upward trajectory, while Main Street remains in the bottom quartile. For parents, Naomi Pasemann Elementary stands out as the strongest academic choice in the area, though all schools face challenges tied to above-average poverty rates.