Kiker Elementary is a public PK-5 school in Circle C Ranch's 78739, part of Austin ISD, and it's one of the top-rated elementary schools in the district. It grades A overall, with reading and math proficiency far above the Austin ISD average, and it sits at the start of a top feeder path (Kiker to Gorzycki Middle to Bowie High) that stays strong all the way through. For families, Kiker is one of the real reasons Circle C holds the reputation it does. Here's the picture: the ratings, the numbers, the path it feeds, and what being zoned to Kiker means for your home search.
Yes, it's one of the strongest in Austin ISD. Kiker grades A overall on Niche, and the proficiency numbers are the headline: around 76% of students proficient in reading versus the district's 54%, and around 68% in math versus 41%. Those are among the highest marks on the south side. It earns an A academic grade and an A teacher grade, roughly 13% of students are in gifted programs, and it's a stable PK-5 campus of about 796 students. The free-lunch share, around 7%, reflects the Circle C Ranch community it serves. For a family focused on the elementary years, Kiker is a genuine draw, and it starts a feeder path that stays top-rated through middle and high school.
| Metric | Kiker Elementary | Austin ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade (Niche) | A | A- |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 41% |
| Academic grade (Niche) | A | A- |
| Teacher grade (Niche) | A | A |
| Gifted students | 13% | N/A |
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| Students in free lunch program | 7% | 50% |
| Total enrollment | 796 | 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 the proficiency gap: Kiker beats the district by more than 20 points in both reading and math. Scores like that, paired with A grades across academics and teaching, are a big part of why Circle C Ranch holds its value the way it does.
Kiker starts a top-rated Austin ISD feeder path on the south side. From Kiker, students continue to Gorzycki Middle and then to Bowie High, with strong ratings at every step:
That full path, elementary to middle to Bowie, is one of the most consistently strong in South Austin, and it's a big reason Circle C Ranch stays in demand with families. Which exact schools a home feeds depends on the address, so I confirm the current elementary, middle, and high school for any specific property before you write an offer.
Kiker serves Circle C Ranch and the surrounding 78739, one of the most sought-after family areas in far-south Austin. This is master-planned Circle C at its core: amenity and aquatic centers, greenbelt and trail access, the Grey Rock golf area nearby, and quick access to Mopac and the 45 toll. Homes here command a premium, and the schools are a central reason why. The thing to know: the Circle C area spans more than one ZIP and Austin ISD boundaries can shift block to block, so if Kiker (and the Gorzycki and Bowie path behind it) is part of why you're buying, I confirm the zone for the exact address.
Kiker is one of those schools families specifically ask for by name, and it comes with a premium on the homes zoned to it. That can be worth it, but you want to be sure the house you love actually feeds Kiker, not just that it's "in Circle C." Zones here cross ZIP lines and a home a few streets over can feed differently. I confirm the exact elementary, middle, and high school for every address, so you know the full path before you pay for it.
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, and in a premium zone like Kiker's the listing claim is worth verifying.
Or ask me. Send me an address or a Circle C pocket you're considering and I'll confirm whether it's truly zoned to Kiker, pull the current middle and high school on the path, and flag anything that affects your decision.
Tell me what matters most and I'll build your search around it. The path runs up to Bowie High, so start there for the high-school picture, use the Central Texas school districts guide for how the zones fit together, and the South Austin relocation guide if you're moving to the area. When you're ready to look at homes, here's how buying in South Austin works.
South Austin is home base, and Circle C Ranch is a neighborhood I know well. With 175+ closed deals since 2016 across South Austin, Buda, Kyle, and Bastrop, and named a FastExpert 2026 Top Agent, I've helped plenty of families land a home in the exact school zone they were after.
Kiker into Gorzycki into Bowie is one of the most requested feeder paths on the south side, and it comes with a premium. I make sure the home you love actually feeds the schools you want, no guessing. If the elementary years are on your mind, I'll give you a straight, local read.
Last updated: September 2026. School ratings and boundaries change, so confirm the current figures and assignment for any specific address.