For the 2025 school year, there are 261 public schools serving 154,069 students in Austin, TX (there are 133 private schools, serving 21,352 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Austin, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Austin, TX are Lasa High School, Basis Austin and Patsy Sommer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Austin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Austin, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Grades: 9-12
| 1,518 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: 3-8
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Patsy Sommer Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16200 Avery Ranch Blvd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-0600
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
Rank: #44.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10210 Ember Glen Dr
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 428-2800
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 428-2800
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12900 Tierra Grande Trl
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Elsa England Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8801 Pearson Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-1211
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-1211
Grades: PK-5
| 1,012 students
Rank: #77.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #88.
Canyon Vista Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,337 students
Rank: #99.
Westlake High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Westbank Dr
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9280
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9280
Grades: 9-12
| 2,811 students
Rank: #1010.
Hill Country Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Grades: 6-9
| 968 students
Rank: #1111.
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12600 Country Trails
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1212.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3301 Pinnacle Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9120
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9120
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #1313.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6201 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #1414.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7525 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #1515.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Grades: K-12
| 360 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Casis Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2710 Exposition Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1818.
Barton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1314 Patterson Rd
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9180
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9180
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1919.
Cedar Valley Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8139 Racine Trl
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 428-2300
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 428-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,337 students
Rank: #2020.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9201 Scenic Bluff Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9240
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9240
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #2121.
Gullett Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6310 Treadwell Blvd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2082
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2082
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #2222.
Basis Austin Primary
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: K-2
| 201 students
Rank: #2323.
Barton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2108 Barton Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2013
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2013
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #2424.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7005 Northledge Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Grades: PK-5
| 917 students
Rank: #2525.
Bridge Point Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6401 Cedar St
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9200
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9200
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #2626.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12200 Meridian Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #2727.
Forest Trail Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1203 Loop 360 S
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9160
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9160
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #2828.
Spicewood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11601 Olson Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-3600
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-3600
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #2929.
Pearson Ranch Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Pearson Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 464-5000
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 464-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #3030.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12801 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0040
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0040
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Bee Cave Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Vail Divide
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8601 Tallwood Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #3333.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6703 Yates Av
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2039
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2039
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #3434.
Eanes Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4101 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #3535.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7412 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,329 students
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Austin, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
American Youthworks Service Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Grades: 5-6
| 105 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Cross Creek (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
8402 Cross Park Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 7-11
| 4 students
Dell Children's Medical Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Grades: PK
| 217 students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-11
| 260 students
The Echelon (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1834 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Excel Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Excel Center Lockhart (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
The George Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Kipp Austin Vista Middle Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8509 Fm 969 Bldg 676
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-1921
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-1921
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mainspring Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Grades: PK
| 25 students
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Miracle Farm High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Munday (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Grades: 3-10
| 9 students
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1106 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 414-4428
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 414-4428
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Phoenix Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 W Live Oak
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Austin, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Austin, TX include Lasa High School, Basis Austin and Patsy Sommer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Austin?
261 public schools are located in Austin.
What percentage of students in Austin go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Austin are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Austin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Austin include: Kipp Austin Brave vs. Lasa High School, Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park vs. Basis Austin Primary, Dessau Elementary School vs. Wilhelmina Delco Elementary School
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