6.9public avg / 10

Best Schools in Cedar Park, Texas

23 schools in the directory · 15 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 4 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 14

Private: 9

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (14): 6.9/10

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Elementary · Leander ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Cedar Park are Deer Creek EL (8.7/10), Westside EL (8.4/10), and Cypress EL (8.2/10), among 14 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. 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

14 public · 9 private

Avg Score

6.9

14 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

14 public · 9 private

Avg Score

6.9

14 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Lois F Giddens EL

Rates 7.5/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Cedar Park public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Deer Creek EL

STAAR proficiency rose +14.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cedar Park public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Cedar Park

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 23 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Deer Creek EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	95th
2	Westside EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	92th
3	Cypress EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	89th
4	Artie L Henry Middle	7.5 / 10	Middle	+0.5	75th
5	Lois F Giddens EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	75th
6	Ronald Reagan EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	-0.0	71th
7	C C Mason EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	68th
8	Running Brushy Middle	7.2 / 10	Middle	+0.5	68th
9	Charlotte Cox EL	6.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.5	53th
10	Cedar Park Middle	6.3 / 10	Middle	-0.9	46th

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About Schools in Cedar Park, Texas

Cedar Park, Texas is home to 23 schools, including 14 public schools and 9 private schools. The city's schools span 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.

The 14 public schools in this comparison average 6.9 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Deer Creek EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

Cedar Park is served by 1 school district: LEANDER ISD. These districts collectively serve 42,593 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

15 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Deer Creek EL 651 students · Pre-K–5th	651	Pre-K–5th	8.7
2	Westside EL 520 students · Pre-K–5th	520	Pre-K–5th	8.4
3	Cypress EL 547 students · Pre-K–5th	547	Pre-K–5th	8.2
4	Lois F Giddens EL 461 students · Pre-K–5th	461	Pre-K–5th	7.5
5	Ronald Reagan EL 796 students · Pre-K–5th	796	Pre-K–5th	7.3
6	C C Mason EL 633 students · Pre-K–5th	633	Pre-K–5th	7.2
7	Charlotte Cox EL 643 students · Pre-K–5th	643	Pre-K–5th	6.6
8	Pauline Naumann EL 441 students · Pre-K–5th	441	Pre-K–5th	5.5
9	Patricia Knowles EL 694 students · Pre-K–5th	694	Pre-K–5th	5.5
10	Ada Mae Faubion EL 416 students · Pre-K–5th	416	Pre-K–5th	5.0

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

Sapientia Montessori SchoolPrivate Cedar Park Montessori SchoolPrivate Guidepost Montessori School at Brushy CreekPrivate Primrose School at Vista RidgePrivate Primrose School of Cedar Park WestPrivate

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Artie L Henry Middle 1,198 students · 6th–8th	1,198	6th–8th	7.5
2	Running Brushy Middle 1,037 students · 6th–8th	1,037	6th–8th	7.2
3	Cedar Park Middle 1,308 students · 6th–8th	1,308	6th–8th	6.3

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cedar Park H S 1,938 students · 9th–12th	1,938	9th–12th	6.0

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Summit Christian Academy of Cedar ParkPrivate 277 students · Pre-K–12th	277	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Lake Travis Stem AcademyPrivate 39 students · 1st–12th	39	1st–12th	Not Rated
3	Lake Travis Stem AcademyPrivate 40 students · 1st–12th	40	1st–12th	Not Rated
4	Hill Country Christian School of AustinPrivate 560 students · Pre-K–12th	560	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Cedar Park

Cedar Park, Texas · 23 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 15
Middle: 3
High: 1
Other: 4

Resources

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School District

LEANDER ISD

52 schools · 42,593 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Cedar Park, Texas

How many schools are in Cedar Park, Texas?

Cedar Park has 23 schools, including 14 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Cedar Park, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 14 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Cedar Park is 6.9 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 Cedar Park, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Cedar Park on MySchoolScout is Deer Creek EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Cedar Park, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Cedar Park on MySchoolScout is Deer Creek EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Cedar Park, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Cedar Park on MySchoolScout is Artie L Henry Middle with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best high school in Cedar Park, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Cedar Park on MySchoolScout is Cedar Park H S with a composite score of 6.0/10.

How many school districts serve Cedar Park, Texas?

Cedar Park is served by 1 school district: Leander ISD.

Are there private schools in Cedar Park, Texas?

Yes, Cedar Park has 9 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is Sapientia Montessori School with a score of 8.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cedar Park, Texas?

Among 14 public schools in Cedar Park that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Cedar Park, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive 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.