For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,585 students in 78727, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 477 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 78727, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78727, TX are Summitt Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Parmer Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78727 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78727, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78727, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summitt Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12207 Brigadoon Ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-4484
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #22.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5214 Duval Rd
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-2580
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-2580
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Parmer Lane Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Parmer Ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 594-4000
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 594-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Westview Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Scofield Ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 594-2200
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 594-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78727, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78727, TX include Summitt Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Parmer Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78727?
4 public schools are located in 78727.
What percentage of students in 78727 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 78727 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78727?
78727 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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