For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,136 students in Taylor, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 342 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Taylor, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Taylor, TX are Legacy Early College High School, Taylor Middle School and Naomi Pasemann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Taylor have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taylor, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Early College High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 N Main St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-9569
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-9569
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 Carlos Parker Blvd Nw
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-8591
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-8591
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Naomi Pasemann Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2809 N Dr
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-2278
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-2278
Grades: 2-4
| 649 students
Rank: #44.
Main Street Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N Main St Ste 105
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1091
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1091
Grades: 5
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Taylor High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Fm 973
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1291
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1291
Grades: 9-12
| 907 students
Rank: n/an/a
3100 Duck Ln
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-7114
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-7114
Grades: PK-1
| 566 students
Taylor, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Even Start (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3101 N Main St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-1730
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-1730
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Williamson County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
602 W 12th St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1391
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1391
Grades: 9-10
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Taylor, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Taylor, TX include Legacy Early College High School, Taylor Middle School and Naomi Pasemann Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor?
6 public schools are located in Taylor.
What percentage of students in Taylor go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Taylor are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor?
Taylor public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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