Top 10 Best Austin Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 81 public middle schools serving 42,298 students in Austin, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Austin, TX are Basis Austin, Canyon Vista Middle School and Hill Country Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Austin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Austin, TX (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: 3-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Vista Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Rank: #33.
Hill Country Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Grades: K-12
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar Valley Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8139 Racine Trl
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 428-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #66.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9201 Scenic Bluff Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9240
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #77.
Pearson Ranch Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8901 Pearson Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 464-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #88.
Bee Cave Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 Vail Divide
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #99.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7412 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,286 students
Rank: #1010.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #1111.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Grades: 6-8
| 1,255 students
Rank: #1212.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Grades: PK-12
| 896 students
Rank: #1313.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Grades: K-10
| 824 students
Rank: #1414.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6201 Wynona St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Grades: 6-8
| 1,182 students
Rank: #1515.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 895 students
Rank: #1616.
Noel Grisham Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10805 School House Ln
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: #1717.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Foremost Dr
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Grades: K-12
| 753 students
Rank: #1818.
Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 275-1593
Grades: PK-8
| 1,331 students
Rank: #1919.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Grades: 6-12
| 747 students
Rank: #2020.
Small Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,211 students
Rank: #2121.
Four Points Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9700 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #2222.
The Refuge
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2323.
Murchison Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 N Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
Grades: 6-8
| 1,237 students
Rank: #2424.
O Henry Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2610 W 10th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-3229
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #2525.
Hudson Bend Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15600 Lariat Trl
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #2626.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Rank: #2727.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 761 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Grades: 5-11
| 11 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 W 22nd St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Grades: K-7
| 22 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Munday
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: 3-9
| 8 students
Rank: #28 - 3428. - 34.
Trinity Charter Schools-fort Worth Campus-e Semina
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students
Rank: #3535.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4020 Lost Oasis Hollow
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-4990
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Grades: 5-6
| 105 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Grades: PK
| 217 students
1012 Arthur Stiles
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Excel Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
The Excel Center For Adults Ayw (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 66 students
Excel Center Lockhart (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
The George Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Grades: PK
| 25 students
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Miracle Farm High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Grades: 3-10
| 9 students
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1106 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 414-4428
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Premier H S Of Austin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1701 West Ben White 100a
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
1835 A Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-0965
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
2608 Richcreek Rd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-9400
Grades: PK
| 304 students
1611 Headway Cir Bldg 3
Austin, TX 78714
(512) 282-7161
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Austin, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Austin, TX include Basis Austin, Canyon Vista Middle School and Hill Country Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Austin?
81 public middle schools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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