For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 8,054 students in 78749, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 264 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 78749, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78749, TX are Mills Elementary School, Gorzycki Middle School and Bowie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78749 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78749, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78749, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Bowie High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4103 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Grades: 9-12
| 2,899 students
Rank: #44.
Patton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6001 Westcreek Dr
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-1780
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #55.
Small Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,260 students
Rank: #66.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8101 Croftwood Dr
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-2537
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-2537
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Convict Hill Rd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-3276
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-3276
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78749, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78749, TX include Mills Elementary School, Gorzycki Middle School and Bowie High School.
How many public schools are located in 78749?
7 public schools are located in 78749.
What percentage of students in 78749 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 78749 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78749?
78749 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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