Recognition of Excellence · Bastrop / Elgin, TX · 2026

Bastrop ISD STARS Colony Oaks Elementary

601 Sam Houston Dr., Bastrop, TX 78602
https://www.bisdtx.org/page/6668
🏆 Ranked #5 in Bastrop / Elgin · 7.0 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Bastrop / Elgin
Top 10 in Bastrop / Elgin
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Bastrop / Elgin. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Bastrop / Elgin. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best K-Ready
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Bastrop / Elgin. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
preKkinder

Bastrop ISD STARS Colony Oaks Elementary is a school-year, Pre-K through school-age program located at 601 Sam Houston Dr. on the Bastrop ISD campus, offering continuity for families already in the district. With an exemplary HHSC compliance record (zero high or medium-high deficiencies) and strong community trust (4.4 stars from 15+ Google reviews), it provides structured care including meals, field trips, and skill classes. The program accepts child care subsidies and operates within school hours. Families should note that the center does not serve infants or toddlers, and operates only during the school year with no full-day summer programming or hours beyond 6 PM.

Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
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Best for Safety
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Best K-Ready
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