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Best Schools in Austin, Texas

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

Public: 255
Private: 84
Districts: 30
Avg Rating: 6.0/10
Estimated Scores: 1%
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Use this page to compare every school in Austin by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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West Ridge Middle

9.5/10

Middle · Eanes ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Hill Country Middle

9.4/10

Middle · Eanes ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Laura Welch Bush EL

9.3/10

Elementary · Leander ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Austin for 2026 are West Ridge Middle (9.5/10), Hill Country Middle (9.4/10), and Laura Welch Bush EL (9.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

339

255 public · 84 private

Avg Score

6.0

out of 10

Median Home

$615,302

home value · ACS

Districts

30

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Rates 8.4/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Austin schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Mendez Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +19.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Austin schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Austin

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 339). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 West Ridge Middle 9.5 / 10
2 Hill Country Middle 9.4 / 10
3 Laura Welch Bush EL 9.3 / 10
4 Canyon Creek EL 9.3 / 10
5 Barton Hills EL 9.2 / 10
6 Mills EL 9.2 / 10
7 Clayton EL 9.2 / 10
8 Bear Creek EL 9.2 / 10
9 Cedar Creek EL 9.2 / 10
10 Eanes EL 9.2 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.0/10

37% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$112,609

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$615,302

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
62%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
24 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
53%

Of occupied housing units

How Austin compares

Texas rank

#442 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$113k

152% of Texas median

Schools in this city

298

Education Snapshot

Austin, Texas

Austin's education landscape spans 339 schools across 30 districts, serving approximately 168,955 students. The city is elementary-heavy: 202 elementary campuses anchor the pipeline alongside 61 high schools and 43 middle schools. With 67 charter schools citywide, families have alternatives to traditional district zoning at every level. The average MySchoolScout composite rating is 6.0/10 across 298 scored schools, running 0.3 points below the Texas state average of 6.3/10 — a gap that parents should weigh carefully. That below-average position contrasts with Austin's household income profile: a median of $107,542 sits 35% above the Texas median of $79,932, and 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. City-level affluence and educational attainment don't guarantee above-average school ratings, so parents should evaluate individual school scores rather than assuming those demographic advantages translate uniformly across all campuses.

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 Rating
1
Laura Welch Bush EL
503 students · Pre-K–5th 		9.3
2
Canyon Creek EL
349 students · Kindergarten–5th 		9.3
3
Barton Hills EL
304 students · Pre-K–5th 		9.2
4
Mills EL
744 students · Pre-K–5th 		9.2
5
Clayton EL
675 students · Pre-K–5th 		9.2
6
Bear Creek EL
582 students · Pre-K–5th 		9.2
7
Cedar Creek EL
517 students · Kindergarten–5th 		9.2
8
Eanes EL
551 students · Pre-K–5th 		9.2
9
Forest Trail EL
546 students · Kindergarten–5th 		9.2
10
Doss EL
917 students · Pre-K–5th 		9.1
Show all 202 elementary schools in Austin

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Bridge Point EL Laurel Mountain EL Gullett EL Ridgetop EL River Ridge EL Patsy Sommer EL Bryker Woods EL Casis EL Baldwin EL Barton Creek EL Spicewood EL Brentwood EL Zilker EL Kathy Caraway EL Highland Park EL Joslin EL Lee EL Summitt EL Elsa England EL Valley View EL Lake Pointe EL Purple Sage EL Hill EL Maplewood EL Kiker EL Davis EL Rutledge EL Texas Empowerment Academy EL Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park Mathews EL Reilly EL Basis Austin Pri Wilhelmina Delco EL Nyos Lamar EL Becker EL Baranoff EL Cowan EL Lakeway EL Steiner Ranch EL Serene Hills EL Joe Lee Johnson EL Austin Achieve Northeast EL Sunset Valley EL Bee Cave EL Jollyville EL Cunningham EL Patton EL Uphaus Early Childhood Center Pond Springs EL River Place EL Idea Bluff Springs Academy Blanton EL Guerrero Thompson Harmony School of Innovation - Austin Blazier EL Idea Parmer Park Academy Williams EL University of Texas EL Charter School Travis Hts EL Palm EL Idea Health Professions Academy Idea Rundberg Academy River Oaks EL Boone EL Rodriguez EL Wayside Real Learning Academy Pleasant Hill EL Grandview Hills EL Wayside Altamira Academy Cedars International Academy Casey EL Smith EL Parmer Lane EL Magnolia Montessori for All Copperfield EL Forest North EL Oak Hill EL Kocurek EL Pioneer Crossing EL Live Oak EL Harmony School of Science - Austin Linder EL Joseph Gilbert EL Galindo EL Bluebonnet Trail EL Anderson Mill EL Idea Montopolis Academy Cook EL Widen EL Hornsby-dunlap EL Kipp Austin Comunidad Campbell EL Baty EL Wayside Eden Park Academy Hart EL Ortega EL Winn Montessori Wooten EL Austin Discovery Sch Pickle EL Hillcrest EL Houston EL St Elmo EL Lake Travis EL Blackshear EL Odom EL Graham EL Allison EL Zavala EL Perez EL Kipp Paseo Pri Pillow EL Mcbee EL Kipp Alegria Pri Barrington EL Harris EL Harmony Science Academy - Austin Govalle EL Decker EL Wells Branch EL Andrews EL Norman-sims EL Walnut Creek EL The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key Pecan Springs EL Jordan EL Overton EL Brown EL Langford EL Sanchez EL Wooldridge EL Northwest EL Dawson EL Dessau EL Padron EL Oak Springs EL Kipp Austin Obras Helping Hand Daep- EL EL Daep International School of Texas Private Shining Stars Montessori Llc Private The Magellan International School Private Mariposa Montessori School Private Austin International School Private Paragon Preparatory Inc Private Wholesome Generation Private Austin Jewish Academy Private The Magnolia School Private St Theresas Catholic School Private Mariposa Montessori School Private Ace Academy Private St Louis Catholic School Private St Austin Catholic School Private The Prep School of Bee Cave Private Parkside Community School Private Capitol School of Austin Private St Gabriel's Catholic School Private City School of Texas Private Redeemer Lutheran School Private Williams Community School Private St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School Private Lupine Lane Private Holy Family Catholic School Private Cathedral School of St Mary Private Ahb Community School Private Ascent: an Acton Academy Private Whole Life Learning Center Private Primrose School of Southwest Austin Private Casner Christian Academy Private Austin Children's Montessori Private Hawthorne Montessori School Private Greater Calvary Academy Private Abacus School of Austin Private Primrose School of Bee Cave Private Primrose School of Shady Hollow Private All Saints Episcopal Day School Austin Private Bais Menachem Hebrew Academy Private Jordan International Montessori School Private Los Amiguitos Private The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs Private Casa De Ninos Bilingual Montessori School Private Escuela Hispanoamericana De Texas Private Four Seasons Community School Private Joy Park Montessori Education Children's House Private Wonderwell Private Casa Montessori Child Development Center Private Hyde Park Montessori Private School in the Hills Private Northwest Montessori House, Inc Private Good Shepherd Episcopal School Private St Matthew's Episcopal School Private

Middle Schools

43 schools
# School Rating
1
West Ridge Middle
899 students · 6th–8th 		9.5
2
Hill Country Middle
968 students · 6th–9th 		9.4
3
Cedar Valley Middle
1,337 students · 6th–8th 		8.7
4
Canyon Vista Middle
1,337 students · 6th–8th 		8.7
5
Bee Cave Middle
862 students · 6th–8th 		8.6
6
Kealing Middle
1,247 students · 6th–8th 		8.5
7
Canyon Ridge Middle
1,050 students · 6th–8th 		8.5
8
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
298 students · 6th–10th 		8.4
9
Noel Grisham Middle
608 students · 6th–8th 		8.3
10
Lamar Middle
1,100 students · 6th–8th 		8.1
Show all 43 middle schools in Austin

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Gorzycki Middle Four Points Middle Basis Austin Small Middle Hudson Bend Middle Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory O Henry Middle Murchison Middle Kipp Paseo Preparatory School Covington Middle Garcia Ymla Lively Middle Bailey Middle Deerpark Middle General Marshall Middle Sadler Means Ywla Mendez Middle Austin Achieve Middle Dailey Middle Dessau Middle Bedichek Middle Kipp Austin College Prep John P Ojeda Middle Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & Letters Burnet Middle Kipp Austin Beacon Prep Westview Middle Martin Middle Webb Middle Dobie Middle Paredes Middle Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus Long-view Micro School Private

High Schools

61 schools
# School Rating
1
Westlake H S
2,811 students · 9th–12th 		9.1
2
Lasa H S
1,518 students · 9th–12th 		8.7
3
Vandegrift H S
2,522 students · 9th–12th 		8.4
4
Westwood H S
2,792 students · 9th–12th 		8.4
5
Bowie H S
2,899 students · 9th–12th 		7.8
6
Mccallum H S
1,861 students · 9th–12th 		7.7
7
Nyos Lamar Secondary
786 students · 6th–12th 		7.6
8
Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campus
36 students · 6th–12th 		7.4
9
Anderson H S
2,167 students · 9th–12th 		7.4
10
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders
907 students · 6th–12th 		7.4
Show all 61 high schools in Austin

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Lake Travis H S Austin H S Idea Rundberg College Preparatory Cedars Academy Next Generation H S at Highland Mcneil H S Austin Achieve H S Kipp Austin Collegiate Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S Idea Montopolis College Preparatory Alternative Learning Center Crockett Echs Kipp Austin Brave Akins H S Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory Travis County Juvenile Detention Center Eastside Early College H S Harmony School of Excellence - Austin Billy Moore Northeast Early College H S Graduation Preparatory Academy Lbj Echs The East Austin College Prep at Mlk Graduation Prep Academy Navarro Garza Independence H S Texans Can Academy - Austin Navarro Early College H S John B Connally H S Travis Early College H S The Excel Center (for Adults) University of Texas at Austin H S The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin The Excel Center for Adults - Lockhart Settlement Home Austin Oaks Diboll Austin St Hospital Greenleaf Ncc Adult Transition Services San Juan Diego Catholic High School Private St Francis School Private St Andrews Episcopal School Private Griffin School Private St Michael's Catholic Academy Private Odyssey School Private Fusion Academy Aus: Austin Private Academy of Thought and Industry Austin Private St Stephens Episcopal School Private St Dominic Savio Catholic High School Private Huntington-surrey High School Private Waterloo School Private The Austin School for Performing and Visual Arts Private

Other Schools

33 schools
# School Rating
1
Chaparral Star Academy
360 students · Kindergarten–12th 		6.8
2
Rosedale
148 students · Pre-K–12th 		6.7
3
Harmony School of Endeavor Austin
961 students · Pre-K–12th 		6.6
4
Valor South Austin
827 students · Kindergarten–12th 		6.3
5
Valor North Austin
996 students · Kindergarten–11th 		6.2
6
Tnc Campus (texas Neurorehabilitation Center)
56 students · 3rd–12th 		4.9
7
Texas Empowerment Academy
253 students · 3rd–12th 		4.5
8
Texas School for the Deaf
487 students · Pre-K–12th 		4.2
9
International H S
210 students · 9th–10th 		4.1
10
Austin ISD Prek Partnership (pkp)
168 students · Pre-K–Pre-K 		3.3
Show all 33 other schools in Austin

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute Trinity Charter Schools - Willis Campus Leadership Academy Travis County J J a E P Renaissance Academy Private Kirby Hall School Private Austin Waldorf School Private Rawson-saunders-austin Area School for Dyslexics Private Headwaters School Private Headwaters School Private Brentwood Christian School Private St Andrew's Episcopal School Private Aesa Prep Academy Private Austin Montessori School Private Bridges Academy Austin Private Hyde Park School Private Regents School of Austin Private Hyde Park Schools Private Veritas Academy Private Clearview Sudbury School Private Clearview Sudbury School Private Hope Children's Center Private

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.

Schools by Level

State
Texas
Elementary
202
Middle
43
High
61
Other
33

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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)
15 mi
Buda (14 schools)
18 mi
Leander (28 schools)
19 mi
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.

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Featured Rankings

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

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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 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

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

The top-ranked school in Austin on MySchoolScout is West Ridge Middle with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Austin, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Austin on MySchoolScout is Laura Welch Bush EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Austin, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Austin on MySchoolScout is West Ridge Middle with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best high school in Austin, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Austin on MySchoolScout is Westlake H S 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 built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.