Stephen F Austin

Stephen F. Austin Elementary sits in Bryan, the quieter, more working-class half of the Bryan-College Station metro — a community with deep roots and a tight-knit feel that's a bit removed from the Aggie fanfare across town. The school serves a neighborhood where many families have been part of Bryan for generations, and while test scores reflect some of the real challenges in the area, science stands out as a relative bright spot. Families who are engaged and looking to be active partners in their child's education will find that smaller, community-rooted schools like this one often offer a closer connection between teachers and students than larger, higher-profile campuses nearby.