Austin ISD School Profile

Blazier Elementary (Austin ISD): 78744 Ratings & Zone

Blazier Elementary is a large public PK-6 school in the Onion Creek and Bradshaw Crossing area of 78744, part of Austin ISD, feeding toward Akins High. It grades B+ overall, with math proficiency above the district. Here's the picture: the ratings, the numbers, the path it feeds, and what being zoned to Blazier means for your home search.

DistrictAustin ISD
GradesPK-6 (public)
Niche overall gradeB+
EnrollmentAbout 1,232 students (large)
Students per teacher15:1
Feeds towardAkins High (middle: confirm by address)
Address8601 Vertex Blvd, Austin, TX 78744 · (512) 841-8800

Is Blazier Elementary a good school?

Here's the read, and it's a good one. Blazier grades B+ overall on Niche, one of the stronger marks in this part of South Austin, and its math proficiency, around 48%, edges the district's 41%. Reading runs around 49%, just under the district. It earns an A- teacher grade and is a large PK-6 campus of about 1,232 students with a 15:1 ratio, serving the fast-growing Onion Creek and Bradshaw Crossing area where about 64% are in the free-lunch program. For a family in far-southeast Austin, Blazier is a genuine strength of the area.

Blazier Elementary by the numbers

Metric Blazier Elementary Austin ISD
Overall grade (Niche) B+ A-
Math proficiency 48% 41%
Reading proficiency 49% 54%
Teacher grade (Niche) A- A
Gifted students 4% N/A
Students per teacher 15:1 15:1
Students in free lunch program 64% 50%
Total enrollment 1,232 72,830

Source: Niche via RPR (Realtors Property Resource), 2026. Niche compiles the letter grades from U.S. Dept. of Education data, community reviews, and other sources, and updates quarterly. Figures change, so I confirm the current numbers when they matter to your decision.

The standout is a B+ overall grade with math above the district, uncommon for a high-growth campus, paired with an A- teacher grade. Blazier is one of the better-rated elementaries in this stretch of 78744.

What Blazier feeds into

Blazier starts the far-southeast Austin feeder path. From Blazier, students continue toward Akins High. With Paredes Middle now closed, the assigned middle school is being reassigned, so confirm it by address:

ElementaryBlazier
→
MiddleConfirm by address
→
HighAkins High

Which exact schools a home feeds depends on the address. Because this is the Akins attendance area, the full path is worth understanding before you buy. I confirm the current middle and high school for any specific address first.

Homes in the Blazier Elementary zone

Blazier serves the Onion Creek, Bradshaw Crossing, and Colton area of 78744, one of the most active new-construction corridors in far-southeast Austin, close to I-35, the airport, and the 45 toll, often at a lower price per square foot than closer-in South Austin. The thing to know: this part of 78744 is the Akins attendance area, distinct from the Del Valle ISD pockets nearby. If the school matters, I confirm the exact zone and district for the address.

Straight talk from a local

Far-southeast 78744 is booming with new construction, and Blazier is one of its stronger schools, B+ with math above the district. But this corner has Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD zones sitting close together, so don't assume the district from the address. I confirm the real zone for every home, before you're under contract.

How to confirm your address is zoned to Blazier

Use Austin ISD's official boundary lookup. The district publishes a find-my-school tool where you enter an address and it returns the assigned elementary, middle, and high school. That's the source of truth, not the real estate listing, which can carry outdated school data.

Or ask me. Send me an address or a Onion Creek or Bradshaw Crossing pocket you're considering and I'll confirm the zone, pull the current middle and high school on the path, and flag anything that affects your decision.

Blazier Elementary FAQ

What district is Blazier Elementary in?+
Blazier Elementary is part of Austin ISD (Austin Independent School District). It's a public school serving grades PK through 6 in the Onion Creek area of 78744, on Vertex Boulevard.
Is Blazier Elementary a good school?+
Yes, it's one of the stronger elementaries in this part of South Austin. Blazier grades B+ overall on Niche, with math proficiency around 48% (above the district's 41%) and an A- teacher grade. It's a large PK-6 campus of about 1,232 students in the Onion Creek area. (Source: Niche via RPR, 2026; figures change over time.)
What schools does Blazier Elementary feed into?+
Blazier feeds toward Akins High School. With Paredes Middle now closed, the assigned middle school is being reassigned, so confirm it by address.
What neighborhoods are zoned to Blazier Elementary?+
Blazier serves the Onion Creek, Bradshaw Crossing, and Colton area of 78744 in far-southeast Austin. Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD zones sit close together here, so confirm the exact district and assignment by address.
How do I find out if a home is zoned to Blazier?+
Use Austin ISD's official find-my-school boundary lookup and enter the address, rather than trusting the listing, which can carry old data in far-southeast Austin. Or send me the address and I'll confirm the zone and the full feeder path for you.
Brandon Holley, Broker/Owner, Holley Homes Realty
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South Austin is home base, and far-southeast 78744 is a fast-growing part of the market I know well. With 175+ closed deals since 2016 across South Austin, Buda, Kyle, and Bastrop, and named a FastExpert 2026 Top Agent, I help families read the schools and the district lines out here.

Blazier is one of the stronger schools in this stretch, feeding toward Akins. But the Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD lines run close together nearby, so I confirm the real zone for every address. If the elementary years are on your mind, let's talk.

"My job is to make this feel clear, not complicated. No pressure, just good information so you can decide what's right for you."

Last updated: September 2026. School ratings and boundaries change, so confirm the current figures and assignment for any specific address.