For the 2024-25 school year, there are 164 public schools serving 118,569 students in Williamson County, TX (there are 53 private schools, serving 7,431 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Williamson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Williamson County, TX are Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Patsy Sommer Elementary School and Elsa England Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Williamson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williamson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cactus Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2901 Goldenoak Cir
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Patsy Sommer Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16200 Avery Ranch Blvd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-0600
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 982 students
Rank: #33.
Elsa England Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8801 Pearson Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-1211
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-1211
Grades: PK-5
| 960 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Valley Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8139 Racine Trl
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 428-2300
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 428-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #55.
James Garland Walsh Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,151 students
Rank: #66.
Florence W Stiles Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Barley Ln
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,503 students
Rank: #77.
Great Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16455 Great Oaks Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6850
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #88.
Pearson Ranch Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Pearson Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 464-5000
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 464-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #99.
Linda Herrington Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2850 Paloma Lake Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1900
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 797 students
Rank: #1010.
Chandler Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 Stone Oak Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1111.
Meridian World School Llc
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 N Ih 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 660-5230
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 660-5230
Grades: K-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #1212.
Fern Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17815 Park Vly
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2100
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #1313.
Rutledge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11501 Staked Plains Dr
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 570-6500
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 570-6500
Grades: K-5
| 984 students
Rank: #1414.
Round Rock High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Deepwood Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,773 students
Rank: #1515.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Grades: K-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #1616.
Forest Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3805 Forest Creek Dr
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 464-5350
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 464-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #1717.
Thrall Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Bounds St
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5293
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5293
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Blackland Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 Via Sonoma Trl
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8600
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #2020.
Tarvin Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1280 Logan Del Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #2121.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Grades: PK-12
| 896 students
Rank: #2222.
Idea Round Rock Tech College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3301 Greenlawn Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 297-3974
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 297-3974
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: #2323.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Via Sonoma Trl
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8400
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,230 students
Rank: #2424.
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3261 Barley Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #2525.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 El Salido Pkwy
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5400
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2626.
Bill Burden Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Stonewall Pkwy
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-4400
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 808 students
Rank: #2727.
Rrisd Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 College Park Dr
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1650
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1650
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #2828.
Thrall Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Bounds St
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5193
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5193
Grades: 5-8
| 243 students
Rank: #2929.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2420 Zeppelin Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6300
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #3030.
William J Winkley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Pow Wow
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #3131.
Deep Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 St Williams Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-4400
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #3232.
Teravista Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4419 Teravista Club Dr
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-0500
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 789 students
Rank: #3333.
Redbud Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Ty Cobb Place
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 464-5000
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 464-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #3434.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 E Park St
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #3535.
Cedar Park High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Cypress Creek Rd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-1200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,952 students
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Williamson County 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
Cedar Crest (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
404 W 9th St Ste 203
Georgetown, TX 78626
(254) 939-4094
Georgetown, TX 78626
(254) 939-4094
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
111 E Ave E
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-4805
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-4805
Grades: 3-5
| 428 students
Jhw Inspire Academy - Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
12550 State Route 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(210) 638-5100
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(210) 638-5100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Leander Extend Oppor Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 218
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Leander Extended Opportunity Center (Leo) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-2230
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Lott Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-2124
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-2124
Grades: 10
| 1 students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
New Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rock Springs High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 Southeast Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 819-9400
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 819-9400
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
S T E P - C O R E (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
S T E P - C O R E (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Grades: 12
| 1 students
S T E P - Detention (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
S T E P - J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Step - Core (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Step - Core (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Step - Detention (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Grades: 10-11
| 3 students
Step - Jjaep (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
1901 Sunrise Rd
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8800
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8800
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Success Program East High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1801 Bowman Dr
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2901
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2901
Grades: 11-12
| 45 students
Travis County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Williamson County Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Williamson County Core Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Williamson County Core/jjaep (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Williamson County Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
701 N College St
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 948-4005
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 948-4005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Williamson County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Granger, TX 76530
(512) 859-2173
Granger, TX 76530
(512) 859-2173
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Williamson County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-2124
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-2124
Grades: 10-11
| n/a 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
Williamson County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Grades: 10
| 1 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williamson County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Williamson County, TX include Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Patsy Sommer Elementary School and Elsa England Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Williamson County?
164 public schools are located in Williamson County.
What percentage of students in Williamson County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Williamson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson County?
Williamson County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Williamson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Williamson County include: Liberty Hill Middle School vs. Leander Middle School, Knox Wiley Middle School vs. Florence W Stiles Middle School, Pfc Robert P Hernandez Middle School vs. Ridgeview Middle School
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