For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,835 students in 78728, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 232 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 78728, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78728, TX are Chaparral Star Academy, Valor North Austin and Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78728 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78728, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78728, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Grades: K-10
| 824 students
Rank: #33.
Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sauls Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 704-1411
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 704-1411
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14014 Thermal Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 594-4400
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 594-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Wells Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14650 Merriltown Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 428-3400
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 428-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78728, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78728, TX include Chaparral Star Academy, Valor North Austin and Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78728?
5 public schools are located in 78728.
What percentage of students in 78728 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 78728 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78728?
78728 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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