For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,002 students in 78602, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78602, TX are Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Bastrop High School and Genesis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78602 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78602, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78602 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bastrop High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78602, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Bastrop High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1614 Chambers St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: #33.
Genesis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Hill St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
78602, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1002 N Ave C
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Grades: 10-11
| 1 students
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fruit Of Excellence School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1093 Nighway 304
Bastrop, TX 78602
(713) 875-3703
Bastrop, TX 78602
(713) 875-3703
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Gateway School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1019 Lovers Ln
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78602, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78602, TX include Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Bastrop High School and Genesis High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78602?
3 public high schools are located in 78602.
What is the racial composition of students in 78602?
78602 public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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