For the 2024-25 school year, there are 308 public schools serving 184,085 students in Travis County, TX (there are 133 private schools, serving 20,054 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Travis County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Travis County, TX are Lasa High School, Basis Austin and Canyon Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Travis County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Travis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Travis County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: 3-8
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10210 Ember Glen Dr
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 428-2800
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 428-2800
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12900 Tierra Grande Trl
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #66.
Canyon Vista Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Rank: #77.
Westlake High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Westbank Dr
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9280
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9280
Grades: 9-12
| 2,825 students
Rank: #88.
Hill Country Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #99.
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12600 Country Trails
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3301 Pinnacle Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9120
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9120
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 776 students
Rank: #1212.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7525 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #1313.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Grades: K-12
| 372 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Casis Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2710 Exposition Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #1616.
Barton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1314 Patterson Rd
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9180
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9180
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #1717.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9201 Scenic Bluff Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9240
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9240
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #1818.
Gullett Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6310 Treadwell Blvd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2082
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2082
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1919.
Basis Austin Primary
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: K-2
| 186 students
Rank: #2020.
Barton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2108 Barton Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2013
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2013
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #2121.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7005 Northledge Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #2222.
Bridge Point Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6401 Cedar St
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9200
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9200
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #2323.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12200 Meridian Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #2424.
Forest Trail Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1203 Loop 360 S
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9160
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9160
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #2525.
Spicewood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11601 Olson Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-3600
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #2626.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12801 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0040
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0040
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Bee Cave Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Vail Divide
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8601 Tallwood Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #2929.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6703 Yates Av
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2039
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2039
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #3030.
Eanes Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4101 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #3131.
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
| 1,286 students
Rank: #3232.
Lake Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11801 Sonoma Dr
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6500
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #3333.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #3434.
Kathy Caraway Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11104 Oak View Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-5500
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 W Lynn St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-4406
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-4406
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
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Travis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1401 A W Pecan St
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3600
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Alter Learning Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1401 A W Pecan
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3600
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 18 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
American Youthworks Service Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Austin College Preparatory (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Grades: 5-6
| 105 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Dell Children's Medical Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Grades: PK
| 217 students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
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
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Excel Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
The Excel Center For Adults Ayw (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 66 students
Excel Center Lockhart (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
The George Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Idea Allan Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
Idea Allan College Prep (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
La Hacienda Solutions (Closed 2004)
Charter School
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Mainspring Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Mccullough Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Miracle Farm High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
National Elite Gymnastics (Closed 2013)
Charter School
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Grades: 3-10
| 9 students
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1106 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 414-4428
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
Charter School
1701 West Ben White 100a
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Travis County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Travis County, TX include Lasa High School, Basis Austin and Canyon Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Travis County?
308 public schools are located in Travis County.
What percentage of students in Travis County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Travis County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Travis County?
Travis County public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Travis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Travis County include: John P Ojeda Middle School vs. Del Valle Middle School, Hudson Bend Middle School vs. Lake Travis Middle School, Kipp Austin Brave vs. Lasa High School
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