5.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Austin, Texas

339 schools · 202 Elementary · 43 Middle · 61 High · 33 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 255

Private: 84

Districts: 30

Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Estimated Scores: 22%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.9/10
Median household income: $112,609
Median home value: $615,302
Bachelor's degree or higher: 62%
Avg commute: 24 min
Owner-occupied homes: 53%

How Austin compares

Texas rank

#529 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Texas avg (6.2)

Median household income

$113k

152% of Texas median

Schools in this city

295

About Schools in Austin, Texas

Austin's public school landscape is one of the largest in Texas, with 238 ranked schools spanning a wide performance range. The citywide average sits at 5.7 out of 10 — a useful anchor, but the spread matters more than the mean. Roughly 25% of Austin's public schools, 59 in total, score 7 or higher, giving families meaningful options if they're willing to research by zone, apply to magnet programs, or consider charter alternatives.

At the top end, KIPP Austin Collegiate leads the city with a 9.2 out of 10 — the highest score among ranked Austin schools. It's a charter high school, so enrollment isn't tied to address. LASA High School (9.0) and Westlake High School (8.9) round out the top tier for secondary options; LASA is Austin ISD's selective liberal arts and science academy, while Westlake sits in the Eanes ISD boundary west of the city. On the elementary side, Gullett Elementary (9.2) and Eanes Elementary (8.8), both in the Eanes ISD, match the highest scores in the city.

That Eanes ISD cluster is worth noting. Several of the city's top-rated elementary and high schools fall within it, covering the affluent west Austin and West Lake Hills corridors. Families in those attendance zones get consistent performance across grade levels. Inside Austin ISD proper — the much larger district serving central and eastern Austin — scores are more variable. Strong magnets and charters like LASA and KIPP Collegiate anchor the upper end, but many neighborhood schools sit below the city average.

For parents doing comparisons, the 5.7 average gives you a quick filter: schools above it are outperforming the city median; schools in the 7-plus tier are among the top quarter citywide. Austin's size means the distance between the highest- and lowest-scoring schools is large. The most useful research move is checking which district and attendance zone a specific address falls into, then looking at whether any citywide magnets or open-enrollment charters serve that grade level.

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Elementary Schools

202 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	GULLETT EL 534 students · Pre-K–5th	534	Pre-K–5th	9.1
2	RIVER RIDGE EL 423 students · Kindergarten–5th	423	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
3	EANES EL 551 students · Pre-K–5th	551	Pre-K–5th	8.5
4	BARTON CREEK EL 536 students · Kindergarten–5th	536	Kindergarten–5th	8.5
5	RIDGETOP EL 354 students · Pre-K–5th	354	Pre-K–5th	8.4
6	BRENTWOOD EL 686 students · Pre-K–5th	686	Pre-K–5th	8.2
7	DOSS EL 917 students · Pre-K–5th	917	Pre-K–5th	8.1
8	BEAR CREEK EL 582 students · Pre-K–5th	582	Pre-K–5th	8.1
9	BRIDGE POINT EL 597 students · Kindergarten–5th	597	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
10	BALDWIN EL 606 students · Pre-K–5th	606	Pre-K–5th	8.0
11	CEDAR CREEK EL 517 students · Kindergarten–5th	517	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
12	LAURA WELCH BUSH EL 503 students · Pre-K–5th	503	Pre-K–5th	8.0
13	CANYON CREEK EL 349 students · Kindergarten–5th	349	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
14	BARTON HILLS EL 304 students · Pre-K–5th	304	Pre-K–5th	7.9
15	CLAYTON EL 675 students · Pre-K–5th	675	Pre-K–5th	7.8
16	MATHEWS EL 347 students · Pre-K–6th	347	Pre-K–6th	7.6
17	CUNNINGHAM EL 358 students · Pre-K–5th	358	Pre-K–5th	7.5
18	HILL EL 862 students · Pre-K–5th	862	Pre-K–5th	7.5
19	RIVER PLACE EL 601 students · Kindergarten–5th	601	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
20	LAUREL MOUNTAIN EL 811 students · Pre-K–5th	811	Pre-K–5th	7.4
21	PATSY SOMMER EL 874 students · Pre-K–5th	874	Pre-K–5th	7.4
22	BARRINGTON EL 355 students · Pre-K–5th	355	Pre-K–5th	7.3
23	HIGHLAND PARK EL 651 students · Kindergarten–5th	651	Kindergarten–5th	7.3
24	LEE EL 442 students · Kindergarten–6th	442	Kindergarten–6th	7.2
25	MILLS EL 744 students · Pre-K–5th	744	Pre-K–5th	7.2

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26	MAPLEWOOD EL 408 students · Pre-K–5th	408	Pre-K–5th	7.1
27	PECAN SPRINGS EL 292 students · Pre-K–5th	292	Pre-K–5th	7.0
28	ZILKER EL 495 students · Pre-K–5th	495	Pre-K–5th	7.0
29	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL CHARTER SCHOOL 292 students · Pre-K–5th	292	Pre-K–5th	6.9
30	SUNSET VALLEY EL 447 students · Pre-K–5th	447	Pre-K–5th	6.9
31	GALINDO EL 449 students · Pre-K–5th	449	Pre-K–5th	6.9
32	AUSTIN ACHIEVE NORTHEAST EL 903 students · Pre-K–4th	903	Pre-K–4th	6.8
33	ANDREWS EL 341 students · Pre-K–5th	341	Pre-K–5th	6.8
34	OAK HILL EL 650 students · Pre-K–5th	650	Pre-K–5th	6.8
35	DAVIS EL 653 students · Pre-K–5th	653	Pre-K–5th	6.8
36	BATY EL 510 students · Pre-K–5th	510	Pre-K–5th	6.8
37	WILHELMINA DELCO EL 509 students · Pre-K–5th	509	Pre-K–5th	6.8
38	BASIS AUSTIN PRI 201 students · Kindergarten–2nd	201	Kindergarten–2nd	6.7
39	FOREST TRAIL EL 546 students · Kindergarten–5th	546	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
40	LAKE POINTE EL 757 students · Pre-K–5th	757	Pre-K–5th	6.7
41	NORTHWEST EL 394 students · Pre-K–5th	394	Pre-K–5th	6.7
42	UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 278 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	278	Pre-K–Kindergarten	6.6
43	HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - CEDAR PARK 698 students · Pre-K–5th	698	Pre-K–5th	6.5
44	CASIS EL 630 students · Pre-K–5th	630	Pre-K–5th	6.5
45	SUMMITT EL 748 students · Pre-K–5th	748	Pre-K–5th	6.5
46	TRAVIS HTS EL 460 students · Pre-K–5th	460	Pre-K–5th	6.5
47	BLANTON EL 708 students · Pre-K–5th	708	Pre-K–5th	6.4
48	PATTON EL 776 students · Pre-K–5th	776	Pre-K–5th	6.4
49	BLAZIER EL 1,232 students · Pre-K–6th	1,232	Pre-K–6th	6.4
50	RUTLEDGE EL 918 students · Kindergarten–5th	918	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
51	JOLLYVILLE EL 608 students · Pre-K–5th	608	Pre-K–5th	6.4
52	SPICEWOOD EL 681 students · Kindergarten–5th	681	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
53	ST ELMO EL 299 students · Pre-K–5th	299	Pre-K–5th	6.2
54	STEINER RANCH EL 481 students · Pre-K–5th	481	Pre-K–5th	6.2
55	LIVE OAK EL 405 students · Pre-K–5th	405	Pre-K–5th	6.2
56	JOE LEE JOHNSON EL 676 students · Pre-K–5th	676	Pre-K–5th	6.2
57	ELSA ENGLAND EL 1,012 students · Pre-K–5th	1,012	Pre-K–5th	6.2
58	PALM EL 329 students · Pre-K–5th	329	Pre-K–5th	6.1
59	LAKEWAY EL 592 students · Pre-K–5th	592	Pre-K–5th	6.1
60	BRYKER WOODS EL 255 students · Kindergarten–5th	255	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
61	KIKER EL 796 students · Pre-K–5th	796	Pre-K–5th	6.0
62	GUERRERO THOMPSON 511 students · Pre-K–5th	511	Pre-K–5th	6.0
63	JOSLIN EL 291 students · Pre-K–5th	291	Pre-K–5th	6.0
64	HORNSBY-DUNLAP EL 653 students · Pre-K–5th	653	Pre-K–5th	6.0
65	PARMER LANE EL 449 students · Pre-K–5th	449	Pre-K–5th	6.0
66	FOREST NORTH EL 266 students · Pre-K–5th	266	Pre-K–5th	6.0
67	NYOS LAMAR EL 941 students · Pre-K–5th	941	Pre-K–5th	5.9
68	BECKER EL 492 students · Pre-K–5th	492	Pre-K–5th	5.9
69	BLACKSHEAR EL 226 students · Pre-K–5th	226	Pre-K–5th	5.9
70	POND SPRINGS EL 537 students · Pre-K–5th	537	Pre-K–5th	5.9
71	COOK EL 417 students · Pre-K–5th	417	Pre-K–5th	5.8
72	WINN MONTESSORI 307 students · Pre-K–5th	307	Pre-K–5th	5.8
73	JOSEPH GILBERT EL 682 students · Pre-K–5th	682	Pre-K–5th	5.8
74	WILLIAMS EL 378 students · Pre-K–5th	378	Pre-K–5th	5.7
75	VALLEY VIEW EL 290 students · Kindergarten–5th	290	Kindergarten–5th	5.7
76	BEE CAVE EL 826 students · Pre-K–5th	826	Pre-K–5th	5.7
77	RIVER OAKS EL 443 students · Pre-K–5th	443	Pre-K–5th	5.7
78	HARRIS EL 358 students · Pre-K–5th	358	Pre-K–5th	5.6
79	SMITH EL 560 students · Pre-K–5th	560	Pre-K–5th	5.6
80	SERENE HILLS EL 758 students · Pre-K–5th	758	Pre-K–5th	5.6
81	WAYSIDE ALTAMIRA ACADEMY 344 students · Pre-K–5th	344	Pre-K–5th	5.5
82	ALLISON EL 374 students · Pre-K–6th	374	Pre-K–6th	5.5
83	CAMPBELL EL 190 students · Pre-K–5th	190	Pre-K–5th	5.5
84	PLEASANT HILL EL 381 students · Pre-K–5th	381	Pre-K–5th	5.5
85	CASEY EL 519 students · Pre-K–5th	519	Pre-K–5th	5.5
86	WAYSIDE REAL LEARNING ACADEMY 609 students · Pre-K–5th	609	Pre-K–5th	5.4
87	AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH 261 students · Kindergarten–6th	261	Kindergarten–6th	5.3
88	RODRIGUEZ EL 388 students · Pre-K–6th	388	Pre-K–6th	5.3
89	KATHY CARAWAY EL 452 students · Pre-K–5th	452	Pre-K–5th	5.3
90	PURPLE SAGE EL 470 students · Pre-K–5th	470	Pre-K–5th	5.3
91	MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI FOR ALL 478 students · Pre-K–6th	478	Pre-K–6th	5.2
92	LAKE TRAVIS EL 712 students · Pre-K–5th	712	Pre-K–5th	5.2
93	CEDARS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 349 students · Pre-K–8th	349	Pre-K–8th	5.1
94	HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - AUSTIN 456 students · Pre-K–5th	456	Pre-K–5th	5.1
95	HART EL 555 students · Pre-K–5th	555	Pre-K–5th	5.1
96	BARANOFF EL 834 students · Pre-K–5th	834	Pre-K–5th	5.1
97	PILLOW EL 365 students · Pre-K–5th	365	Pre-K–5th	5.0
98	GRANDVIEW HILLS EL 419 students · Pre-K–5th	419	Pre-K–5th	5.0
99	COPPERFIELD EL 471 students · Pre-K–5th	471	Pre-K–5th	5.0
100	WOOLDRIDGE EL 454 students · Pre-K–5th	454	Pre-K–5th	4.9
101	WALNUT CREEK EL 537 students · Pre-K–5th	537	Pre-K–5th	4.8
102	JORDAN EL 533 students · Pre-K–5th	533	Pre-K–5th	4.8
103	ORTEGA EL 256 students · Pre-K–6th	256	Pre-K–6th	4.7
104	BOONE EL 447 students · Pre-K–5th	447	Pre-K–5th	4.7
105	LANGFORD EL 456 students · Pre-K–6th	456	Pre-K–6th	4.6
106	BLUEBONNET TRAIL EL 565 students · Pre-K–6th	565	Pre-K–6th	4.6
107	COWAN EL 546 students · Pre-K–5th	546	Pre-K–5th	4.5
108	HILLCREST EL 381 students · Pre-K–5th	381	Pre-K–5th	4.5
109	IDEA MONTOPOLIS ACADEMY 679 students · Kindergarten–5th	679	Kindergarten–5th	4.4
110	GOVALLE EL 370 students · Pre-K–6th	370	Pre-K–6th	4.4
111	HOUSTON EL 501 students · Pre-K–6th	501	Pre-K–6th	4.4
112	OVERTON EL 425 students · Pre-K–5th	425	Pre-K–5th	4.4
113	TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL 178 students · Pre-K–2nd	178	Pre-K–2nd	4.3
114	KOCUREK EL 502 students · Pre-K–5th	502	Pre-K–5th	4.3
115	DESSAU EL 555 students · Pre-K–5th	555	Pre-K–5th	4.3
116	ANDERSON MILL EL 501 students · Pre-K–5th	501	Pre-K–5th	4.3
117	IDEA HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACADEMY 265 students · Kindergarten–5th	265	Kindergarten–5th	4.2
118	LINDER EL 549 students · Pre-K–5th	549	Pre-K–5th	4.2
119	ODOM EL 276 students · Pre-K–5th	276	Pre-K–5th	4.2
120	PIONEER CROSSING EL 511 students · Pre-K–6th	511	Pre-K–6th	4.2
121	HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - AUSTIN 699 students · Pre-K–8th	699	Pre-K–8th	4.1
122	KIPP PASEO PRI 547 students · Pre-K–4th	547	Pre-K–4th	4.1
123	WOOTEN EL 348 students · Pre-K–5th	348	Pre-K–5th	4.1
124	WELLS BRANCH EL 633 students · Pre-K–5th	633	Pre-K–5th	4.1
125	REILLY EL 357 students · Pre-K–5th	357	Pre-K–5th	4.0
126	KIPP AUSTIN COMUNIDAD 532 students · Pre-K–4th	532	Pre-K–4th	3.9
127	ZAVALA EL 226 students · Pre-K–6th	226	Pre-K–6th	3.9
128	PEREZ EL 448 students · Pre-K–6th	448	Pre-K–6th	3.8
129	OAK SPRINGS EL 229 students · Pre-K–5th	229	Pre-K–5th	3.7
130	WIDEN EL 406 students · Pre-K–6th	406	Pre-K–6th	3.7
131	PICKLE EL 386 students · Pre-K–5th	386	Pre-K–5th	3.7
132	DAWSON EL 224 students · Pre-K–5th	224	Pre-K–5th	3.6
133	IDEA RUNDBERG ACADEMY 682 students · Kindergarten–5th	682	Kindergarten–5th	3.5
134	IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY 597 students · Kindergarten–5th	597	Kindergarten–5th	3.5
135	WAYSIDE EDEN PARK ACADEMY 271 students · Pre-K–5th	271	Pre-K–5th	3.4
136	NORMAN-SIMS EL 275 students · Pre-K–5th	275	Pre-K–5th	3.4
137	BROWN EL 453 students · Pre-K–5th	453	Pre-K–5th	3.3
138	SANCHEZ EL 479 students · Pre-K–6th	479	Pre-K–6th	3.2
139	MCBEE EL 368 students · Pre-K–5th	368	Pre-K–5th	3.2
140	GRAHAM EL 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	3.1
141	PADRON EL 632 students · Pre-K–5th	632	Pre-K–5th	3.0
142	DECKER EL 534 students · Kindergarten–6th	534	Kindergarten–6th	2.9
143	THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT SOUTHWEST KEY 179 students · Pre-K–6th	179	Pre-K–6th	2.7
144	HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - AUSTIN 342 students · Pre-K–5th	342	Pre-K–5th	2.6
145	IDEA PARMER PARK ACADEMY 658 students · Kindergarten–5th	658	Kindergarten–5th	2.3
146	KIPP ALEGRIA PRI 633 students · Pre-K–4th	633	Pre-K–4th	2.0
147	KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS 389 students · Pre-K–4th	389	Pre-K–4th	1.8
148	HELPING HAND 21 students · Kindergarten–7th	21	Kindergarten–7th	—
149	DAEP- EL 1 students · 2nd–2nd	1	2nd–2nd	—
150	EL DAEP 9 students · 1st–5th	9	1st–5th	—
Private Schools 52 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TEXAS Private 158 students · Pre-K–8th	158	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	SHINING STARS MONTESSORI LLC Private 45 students · Pre-K–1st	45	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
3	THE MAGELLAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 413 students · Pre-K–8th	413	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 66 students · Pre-K–6th	66	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
5	AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 163 students · Pre-K–8th	163	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	PARAGON PREPARATORY INC Private 170 students · Pre-K–8th	170	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	WHOLESOME GENERATION Private 34 students · Pre-K–4th	34	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
8	AUSTIN JEWISH ACADEMY Private 128 students · Kindergarten–8th	128	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
9	THE MAGNOLIA SCHOOL Private 134 students · Pre-K–8th	134	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 51 students · Pre-K–6th	51	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
11	ST THERESAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 289 students · Pre-K–8th	289	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	ACE ACADEMY Private 65 students · Kindergarten–8th	65	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
13	ST LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 249 students · Pre-K–8th	249	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
14	ST AUSTIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 178 students · Pre-K–8th	178	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	THE PREP SCHOOL OF BEE CAVE Private 46 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	46	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
16	PARKSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 64 students · Pre-K–6th	64	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
17	CAPITOL SCHOOL OF AUSTIN Private 43 students · Pre-K–5th	43	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
18	ST GABRIEL'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 433 students · Pre-K–8th	433	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	CITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS Private 88 students · Pre-K–8th	88	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
20	REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 399 students · Pre-K–8th	399	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
21	WILLIAMS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 50 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	50	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
22	ST IGNATIUS MARTYR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 162 students · Kindergarten–8th	162	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
23	LUPINE LANE Private 32 students · Pre-K–TK	32	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
24	HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 613 students · Pre-K–8th	613	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
25	CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OF ST MARY Private 154 students · Pre-K–8th	154	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
26	AHB COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 72 students · Kindergarten–8th	72	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
27	ASCENT: AN ACTON ACADEMY Private 55 students · Pre-K–5th	55	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
28	WHOLE LIFE LEARNING CENTER Private 62 students · Pre-K–8th	62	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
29	PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SOUTHWEST AUSTIN Private 34 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	34	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
30	CASNER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 16 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	16	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
31	AUSTIN CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI Private 1 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	1	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
32	HAWTHORNE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	6	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
33	GREATER CALVARY ACADEMY Private 7 students · Kindergarten–5th	7	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
34	ABACUS SCHOOL OF AUSTIN Private 20 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	20	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
35	PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF BEE CAVE Private 11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	11	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
36	PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SHADY HOLLOW Private 24 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	24	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
37	ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL AUSTIN Private 8 students · Pre-K–TK	8	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
38	BAIS MENACHEM HEBREW ACADEMY Private 18 students · Kindergarten–5th	18	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
39	JORDAN INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 19 students · Pre-K–4th	19	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
40	LOS AMIGUITOS Private 8 students · Pre-K–2nd	8	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
41	THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DRIPPING SPRINGS Private 18 students · Pre-K–TK	18	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
42	CASA DE NINOS BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 24 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	24	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
43	ESCUELA HISPANOAMERICANA DE TEXAS Private 9 students · Pre-K–T1	9	Pre-K–T1	Not Rated
44	FOUR SEASONS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 10 students · Pre-K–2nd	10	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
45	JOY PARK MONTESSORI EDUCATION CHILDREN'S HOUSE Private 2 students · Pre-K–TK	2	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
46	WONDERWELL Private 14 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	14	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
47	CASA MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Private 14 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	14	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
48	HYDE PARK MONTESSORI Private 4 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	4	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
49	SCHOOL IN THE HILLS Private 11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	11	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
50	NORTHWEST MONTESSORI HOUSE, INC Private 28 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	28	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
51	GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 21 students · Pre-K–TK	21	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
52	ST MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 16 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	16	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

43 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	FOUR POINTS MIDDLE 593 students · 6th–8th	593	6th–8th	8.2
2	IDEA HEALTH PROFESSIONS COLLEGE PREPARATORY 298 students · 6th–10th	298	6th–10th	7.3
3	GENERAL MARSHALL MIDDLE 214 students · 6th–6th	214	6th–6th	7.3
4	KEALING MIDDLE 1,247 students · 6th–8th	1,247	6th–8th	7.2
5	HILL COUNTRY MIDDLE 968 students · 6th–9th	968	6th–9th	7.2
6	WEST RIDGE MIDDLE 899 students · 6th–8th	899	6th–8th	7.2
7	NOEL GRISHAM MIDDLE 608 students · 6th–8th	608	6th–8th	7.1
8	JOHN P OJEDA MIDDLE 788 students · 6th–8th	788	6th–8th	7.0
9	DAILEY MIDDLE 814 students · 6th–8th	814	6th–8th	7.0
10	CEDAR VALLEY MIDDLE 1,337 students · 6th–8th	1,337	6th–8th	6.9
11	CANYON RIDGE MIDDLE 1,050 students · 6th–8th	1,050	6th–8th	6.8
12	CANYON VISTA MIDDLE 1,337 students · 6th–8th	1,337	6th–8th	6.7
13	DESSAU MIDDLE 655 students · 6th–8th	655	6th–8th	6.6
14	MURCHISON MIDDLE 1,218 students · 6th–8th	1,218	6th–8th	6.3
15	COVINGTON MIDDLE 599 students · 6th–8th	599	6th–8th	6.3
16	BEE CAVE MIDDLE 862 students · 6th–8th	862	6th–8th	5.9
17	BEDICHEK MIDDLE 638 students · 6th–8th	638	6th–8th	5.8
18	O HENRY MIDDLE 691 students · 6th–8th	691	6th–8th	5.6
19	LAMAR MIDDLE 1,100 students · 6th–8th	1,100	6th–8th	5.4
20	GORZYCKI MIDDLE 1,329 students · 6th–8th	1,329	6th–8th	5.4
21	WEBB MIDDLE 532 students · 6th–8th	532	6th–8th	5.3
22	SADLER MEANS YWLA 346 students · 6th–8th	346	6th–8th	5.3
23	HUDSON BEND MIDDLE 840 students · 6th–8th	840	6th–8th	5.2
24	GARCIA YMLA 253 students · 6th–8th	253	6th–8th	5.1
25	MARTIN MIDDLE 240 students · 7th–8th	240	7th–8th	5.0

Show 18 more middle schools

26	BASIS AUSTIN 211 students · 3rd–8th	211	3rd–8th	4.8
27	LIVELY MIDDLE 948 students · 6th–8th	948	6th–8th	4.8
28	DEERPARK MIDDLE 820 students · 6th–8th	820	6th–8th	4.7
29	WESTVIEW MIDDLE 687 students · 6th–8th	687	6th–8th	4.6
30	BAILEY MIDDLE 785 students · 6th–8th	785	6th–8th	4.5
31	DOBIE MIDDLE 544 students · 6th–8th	544	6th–8th	4.4
32	BURNET MIDDLE 799 students · 6th–8th	799	6th–8th	4.3
33	PAREDES MIDDLE 625 students · 6th–8th	625	6th–8th	4.3
34	IDEA PARMER PARK COLLEGE PREPARATORY 550 students · 6th–10th	550	6th–10th	4.1
35	AUSTIN ACHIEVE MIDDLE 647 students · 5th–8th	647	5th–8th	4.1
36	KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS 450 students · 5th–8th	450	5th–8th	4.0
37	KIPP PASEO PREPARATORY SCHOOL 436 students · 5th–9th	436	5th–9th	4.0
38	SMALL MIDDLE 1,260 students · 6th–8th	1,260	6th–8th	4.0
39	KIPP AUSTIN BEACON PREP 447 students · 5th–8th	447	5th–8th	3.9
40	MENDEZ MIDDLE 203 students · 7th–8th	203	7th–8th	3.8
41	KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP 465 students · 5th–8th	465	5th–8th	2.5
42	TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - ANGLETON CAMPUS 11 students · 2nd–8th	11	2nd–8th	—
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	LONG-VIEW MICRO SCHOOL Private 75 students · 2nd–8th	75	2nd–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

61 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATE 823 students · 9th–12th	823	9th–12th	9.1
2	WESTLAKE H S 2,811 students · 9th–12th	2,811	9th–12th	8.7
3	LASA H S 1,518 students · 9th–12th	1,518	9th–12th	8.5
4	WESTWOOD H S 2,792 students · 9th–12th	2,792	9th–12th	8.4
5	MCNEIL H S 2,533 students · 9th–12th	2,533	9th–12th	8.1
6	AUSTIN ACHIEVE H S 633 students · 9th–12th	633	9th–12th	8.0
7	AUSTIN H S 2,296 students · 9th–12th	2,296	9th–12th	8.0
8	VANDEGRIFT H S 2,522 students · 9th–12th	2,522	9th–12th	7.8
9	MCCALLUM H S 1,861 students · 9th–12th	1,861	9th–12th	7.7
10	IDEA RUNDBERG COLLEGE PREPARATORY 764 students · 6th–12th	764	6th–12th	7.6
11	KIPP AUSTIN BRAVE 581 students · 9th–12th	581	9th–12th	7.6
12	RICHARDS SCH FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS 907 students · 6th–12th	907	6th–12th	7.3
13	LAKE TRAVIS H S 3,677 students · 9th–12th	3,677	9th–12th	7.3
14	JOHN B CONNALLY H S 1,817 students · 9th–12th	1,817	9th–12th	7.2
15	ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER 97 students · 6th–12th	97	6th–12th	7.0
16	ANDERSON H S 2,167 students · 9th–12th	2,167	9th–12th	6.8
17	GRADUATION PREP ACADEMY NAVARRO 69 students · 9th–12th	69	9th–12th	6.8
18	BOWIE H S 2,899 students · 9th–12th	2,899	9th–12th	6.7
19	WAYSIDE SCI-TECH MIDDLE AND H S 535 students · 6th–12th	535	6th–12th	6.5
20	NYOS LAMAR SECONDARY 786 students · 6th–12th	786	6th–12th	6.4
21	TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL - BRENHAM CAMPUS 36 students · 6th–12th	36	6th–12th	6.1
22	LBJ ECHS 763 students · 9th–12th	763	9th–12th	6.1
23	IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS COLLEGE PREPARATORY 731 students · 6th–12th	731	6th–12th	6.0
24	CROCKETT ECHS 1,575 students · 9th–12th	1,575	9th–12th	5.9
25	GARZA INDEPENDENCE H S 188 students · 10th–12th	188	10th–12th	5.9

Show 36 more high schools

26	IDEA MONTOPOLIS COLLEGE PREPARATORY 753 students · 6th–12th	753	6th–12th	5.8
27	TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - AUSTIN 195 students · 9th–12th	195	9th–12th	5.7
28	TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER 40 students · 7th–12th	40	7th–12th	5.6
29	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN H S 788 students · 9th–12th	788	9th–12th	5.5
30	THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT MLK 200 students · 7th–12th	200	7th–12th	5.1
31	HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - AUSTIN 558 students · 6th–12th	558	6th–12th	4.3
32	THE EXCEL CENTER (FOR ADULTS) 506 students · 9th–12th	506	9th–12th	4.1
33	AKINS H S 2,542 students · 9th–12th	2,542	9th–12th	4.1
34	NORTHEAST EARLY COLLEGE H S 989 students · 9th–12th	989	9th–12th	3.8
35	CEDARS ACADEMY NEXT GENERATION H S AT HIGHLAND 112 students · 9th–12th	112	9th–12th	3.7
36	TRAVIS EARLY COLLEGE H S 1,157 students · 9th–12th	1,157	9th–12th	3.7
37	EASTSIDE EARLY COLLEGE H S 689 students · 9th–12th	689	9th–12th	3.7
38	NAVARRO EARLY COLLEGE H S 1,714 students · 9th–12th	1,714	9th–12th	3.6
39	GRADUATION PREPARATORY ACADEMY 49 students · 9th–12th	49	9th–12th	3.6
40	SETTLEMENT HOME 25 students · 8th–12th	25	8th–12th	—
41	AUSTIN OAKS 11 students · 7th–12th	11	7th–12th	—
42	THE EXCEL CENTER FOR ADULTS - LOCKHART 193 students · 9th–12th	193	9th–12th	—
43	THE EXCEL CENTER FOR ADULTS - SOUTH AUSTIN 109 students · 9th–12th	109	9th–12th	—
44	BILLY MOORE 140 students · 9th–12th	140	9th–12th	—
45	DIBOLL 69 students · 9th–12th	69	9th–12th	—
46	AUSTIN ST HOSPITAL 16 students · 6th–12th	16	6th–12th	—
47	GREENLEAF NCC 20 students · 12th–12th	20	12th–12th	—
48	ADULT TRANSITION SERVICES 23 students · 12th–12th	23	12th–12th	—
Private Schools 13 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	SAN JUAN DIEGO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 127 students · 9th–12th	127	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	ST FRANCIS SCHOOL Private 376 students · 12th–12th	376	12th–12th	Not Rated
3	ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 412 students · 9th–12th	412	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	GRIFFIN SCHOOL Private 151 students · 9th–12th	151	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	ST MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC ACADEMY Private 393 students · 9th–12th	393	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	ODYSSEY SCHOOL Private 56 students · 5th–12th	56	5th–12th	Not Rated
7	FUSION ACADEMY AUS: AUSTIN Private 82 students · 6th–12th	82	6th–12th	Not Rated
8	ACADEMY OF THOUGHT AND INDUSTRY AUSTIN Private 52 students · 6th–12th	52	6th–12th	Not Rated
9	ST STEPHENS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 699 students · 6th–12th	699	6th–12th	Not Rated
10	ST DOMINIC SAVIO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 400 students · 9th–12th	400	9th–12th	Not Rated
11	HUNTINGTON-SURREY HIGH SCHOOL Private 34 students · 9th–12th	34	9th–12th	Not Rated
12	WATERLOO SCHOOL Private 42 students · 9th–12th	42	9th–12th	Not Rated
13	THE AUSTIN SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS Private 21 students · 7th–12th	21	7th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

33 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	ROSEDALE 148 students · Pre-K–12th	148	Pre-K–12th	8.5
2	TNC CAMPUS (TEXAS NEUROREHABILITATION CENTER) 56 students · 3rd–12th	56	3rd–12th	7.6
3	VALOR SOUTH AUSTIN 827 students · Kindergarten–12th	827	Kindergarten–12th	6.5
4	VALOR NORTH AUSTIN 996 students · Kindergarten–11th	996	Kindergarten–11th	6.1
5	TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 123 students · 4th–12th	123	4th–12th	5.9
6	CHAPARRAL STAR ACADEMY 360 students · Kindergarten–12th	360	Kindergarten–12th	5.6
7	HARMONY SCHOOL OF ENDEAVOR AUSTIN 961 students · Pre-K–12th	961	Pre-K–12th	5.0
8	AUSTIN ISD PREK PARTNERSHIP (PKP) 168 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	168	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.0
9	TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY 253 students · 3rd–12th	253	3rd–12th	4.9
10	INTERNATIONAL H S 210 students · 9th–10th	210	9th–10th	4.6
11	TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 487 students · Pre-K–12th	487	Pre-K–12th	3.6
12	GEORGETOWN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INSTITUTE 12 students · 4th–12th	12	4th–12th	—
13	TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - WILLIS CAMPUS 1 students · 9th–11th	1	9th–11th	—
14	LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 14 students · 9th–11th	14	9th–11th	—
15	TRAVIS COUNTY J J A E P 5 students · 9th–11th	5	9th–11th	—
Private Schools 18 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	RENAISSANCE ACADEMY Private 206 students · Pre-K–12th	206	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	KIRBY HALL SCHOOL Private 94 students · Pre-K–12th	94	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	AUSTIN WALDORF SCHOOL Private 331 students · Pre-K–12th	331	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	RAWSON-SAUNDERS-AUSTIN AREA SCHOOL FOR DYSLEXICS Private 199 students · 2nd–12th	199	2nd–12th	Not Rated
5	HEADWATERS SCHOOL Private 411 students · Pre-K–12th	411	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	HEADWATERS SCHOOL Private 410 students · Pre-K–12th	410	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	BRENTWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 629 students · Pre-K–12th	629	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 973 students · Kindergarten–12th	973	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
9	AESA PREP ACADEMY Private 146 students · Kindergarten–12th	146	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
10	AUSTIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 225 students · Pre-K–9th	225	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated

Show 8 more other schools

11	BRIDGES ACADEMY AUSTIN Private 35 students · 1st–12th	35	1st–12th	Not Rated
12	HYDE PARK SCHOOL Private 739 students · Pre-K–12th	739	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
13	REGENTS SCHOOL OF AUSTIN Private 1,043 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,043	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
14	HYDE PARK SCHOOLS Private 747 students · Pre-K–12th	747	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
15	VERITAS ACADEMY Private 647 students · TK–12th	647	TK–12th	Not Rated
16	CLEARVIEW SUDBURY SCHOOL Private 20 students · UG–UG	20	UG–UG	Not Rated
17	CLEARVIEW SUDBURY SCHOOL Private 20 students · UG–UG	20	UG–UG	Not Rated
18	HOPE CHILDREN'S CENTER Private 15 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	15	Pre-K–Pre-K	Not Rated

Schools in Austin

Austin, Texas · 339 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 41 ZIP codes

Median Income

$112,609

Median Home Value

$615,302

Median Rent

$1,833/mo

Population

1,251,628

College Educated

62%

Homeownership

53%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Community Profile

Austin has a median household income of $112,609. It is a well-educated community where 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $615,302, with a median rent of $1,833/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.7%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Texas
Total Schools: 339
Elementary: 202
Middle: 43
High: 61
Districts: 30
Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Resources

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School Districts (30)

TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES

13 schools · 3,608 students

WAYSIDE SCHOOLS

4 schools · 1,759 students

NYOS CHARTER SCHOOL

2 schools · 1,727 students

CHAPARRAL STAR ACADEMY

1 school · 360 students

TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY

2 schools · 431 students

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

18 schools · 509 students

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

CEDARS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

2 schools · 461 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CENTRAL TEXAS

7 schools · 4,509 students

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school · 292 students

TEXAS SCH FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED

1 school · 123 students

TEXAS SCH FOR THE DEAF

1 school · 487 students

TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL

9 schools · 326 students

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

56 schools · 34,111 students

AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL

1 school · 261 students

VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4 schools · 963 students

AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

5 schools · 2,647 students

BASIS TEXAS

14 schools · 6,266 students

MONTESSORI FOR ALL

1 school · 478 students

THE EXCEL CENTER (FOR ADULTS)

5 schools · 1,017 students

VALOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

5 schools · 3,159 students

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN H S

2 schools · 788 students

AUSTIN ISD

123 schools · 72,830 students

DEL VALLE ISD

15 schools · 11,287 students

EANES ISD

10 schools · 7,738 students

LAKE TRAVIS ISD

11 schools · 11,272 students

LEANDER ISD

52 schools · 42,593 students

MANOR ISD

16 schools · 9,658 students

PFLUGERVILLE ISD

35 schools · 25,297 students

ROUND ROCK ISD

60 schools · 46,197 students

Nearby Cities

West Lake Hills (2 schools)

5 mi

Lewisville (6 schools)

6 mi

Del Valle (7 schools)

10 mi

San Antonio (1 school)

11 mi

Manor (13 schools)

10 mi

Pflugerville (32 schools)

12 mi

Manchaca (1 school)

13 mi

Cedar Park (22 schools)

14 mi

Creedmoor (1 school)

15 mi

Round Rock (47 schools)

Lago Vista (4 schools)

18 mi

Hutto (10 schools)

19 mi

Niederwald (1 school)

21 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

Top metros statewide by school count.

Houston 899 schools Dallas 480 schools Fort Worth 288 schools EL Paso 239 schools Arlington 115 schools

Featured Rankings

See our in-depth rankings with interactive maps, score breakdowns, and school spotlights.

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Austin, Texas

How many schools are in Austin, Texas?

Austin has 339 schools, including 255 public and 84 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Austin, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Austin is 5.9 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Austin, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Austin on MySchoolScout is Kipp Austin Collegiate with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Austin, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Austin on MySchoolScout is Gullett EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Austin, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Austin on MySchoolScout is Four Points Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best high school in Austin, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Austin on MySchoolScout is Kipp Austin Collegiate with a composite score of 9.1/10.

How many school districts serve Austin, Texas?

Austin is served by 30 school districts: Texans Can Academies, Wayside Schools, Nyos Charter School, Chaparral Star Academy, Texas Empowerment Academy, University of Texas University Charter School, Idea Public Schools, Cedars International Academy, Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas, University of Texas Elementary Charter School, Texas Sch for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Texas Sch for the Deaf, Trinity Charter School, Kipp Texas Public Schools, Austin Discovery School, Valere Public Schools, Austin Achieve Public Schools, Basis Texas, Montessori for All, The Excel Center (for Adults), Valor Public Schools, University of Texas at Austin H S, Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, Eanes ISD, Lake Travis ISD, Leander ISD, Manor ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Round Rock ISD.

What is the education level in Austin, Texas?

According to Census data, 62% of adults in Austin have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Austin, Texas?

The median household income in Austin is approximately $112,609 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Austin, Texas?

Yes, Austin has 84 private schools alongside 255 public schools. The top-rated private school is International School of Texas with a score of 8.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Austin, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Austin is 12.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Austin, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.