For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,578 students in 78628, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 236 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 78628, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78628, TX are Parkside Elementary School, Raye Mccoy Elementary School and Douglas Benold Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78628 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78628, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78628, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Garner Park Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 570-7100
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 570-7100
Grades: K-5
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Raye Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Bellaire Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5030
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas Benold Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3407 Nw Blvd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5090
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5090
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Wolf Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Jay Wolf Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5050
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 848 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway Tech High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2951 Williams Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #66.
James Tippit Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Leander Rd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5040
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #77.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Southwestern Blvd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5000
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #88.
Frost Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 Lakeway Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5020
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #99.
Chip Richarte High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2295 N Austin Ave
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5120
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step-core
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-3268
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-3268
Grades: 10
| 1 students
78628, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Annunciation Maternity Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3610 Shell Rd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Williamson County J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
603 Lakeway Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 948-4005
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 948-4005
Grades: 7-11
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78628, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78628, TX include Parkside Elementary School, Raye Mccoy Elementary School and Douglas Benold Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78628?
10 public schools are located in 78628.
What percentage of students in 78628 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 78628 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78628?
78628 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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