1908 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Blackshear Elementary. My child has truly blossomed here both academically and socially. The curriculum is thoughtful, challenging, and engaging, with a strong emphasis on learning and growth at every level.What really sets Blackshear apart, though, is the community. The teachers are warm, dedicated, and deeply invested in the success of each student. The parent community is just as welcoming and supportive, creating a true sense of partnership in our children’s education.Blackshear offers the best of both worlds: a rigorous academic environment within a nurturing, inclusive atmosphere. We feel so fortunate to be part of this school.

Kealing does well mostly because the students are super motivated and a lot of parents help their kids a lot. If you want good grades, you usually have to push yourself hard and have parents checking in a lot too, and I personally know some genuinely smart kids that use AI for all of their homework because of how bad it is. Some teachers are really good, but others barely teach and mostly rely on flip lessons and videos, especially in math. There’s a ton of problem sets, busywork, and weekend assignments, but not much actual instruction. Math feels like teaching yourself most of the time. There are also fights and bullying pretty often, but if you stay out of it and don’t get involved, you’re usually fine. The bigger issue is that the school doesn’t always handle student support or bullying very well.

This is one of the best schools is Austin! I hope it continues to do great as it has been these past few years!