Best Schools in Cedar Park, Texas
22 schools · 14 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Cedar Park?
Use this page to compare every school in Cedar Park by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Deer Creek EL
Elementary · Leander ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Summit Christian Academy of Cedar Park
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Cedar Park H S
High · Leander ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Cedar Park for 2026 are Deer Creek EL (8.5/10), Summit Christian Academy of Cedar Park (8.1/10), and Cedar Park H S (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 20 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
22
14 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$461,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
22
14 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$461,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.9/10 despite 24% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cedar Park schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cedar Park
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (20 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Creek EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Summit Christian Academy of Cedar Park | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Cedar Park H S | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Pauline Naumann EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Guidepost Montessori School at Brushy Creek | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Sapientia Montessori School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Ronald Reagan EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Cedar Park Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Artie L Henry Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Cypress EL | 7.3 / 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
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $120,829
- Median home value
- $461,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Cedar Park compares
Texas rank
#254 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$121k
163% of Texas median
Schools in this city
20
About Schools in Cedar Park, Texas
Cedar Park's public school landscape covers 14 ranked schools across elementary and high school grades. The city averages 6.0 out of 10 across all ranked campuses — a midrange result that masks real differences between schools. Parents moving to Cedar Park should know upfront that where you live within the city determines which end of that performance range you access.
Performance clusters sharply at the top. Only 2 of the 14 ranked schools — 14% — score 7 or higher, making high-performing campuses a minority. Pauline Naumann Elementary leads the city at 7.9, the strongest score among all Cedar Park schools. Cedar Park High School scores 7.1, the city's second-highest performer and the only high school in that top tier. Both campuses clear the 7-point mark by a meaningful margin over the 6.0 city average.
The elementary tier below that threshold still offers competitive options. Cypress Elementary and C C Mason Elementary each score 6.8, and Ronald Reagan Elementary lands at 6.7 — three schools running close together and a full half-point above the city mean. Families in these attendance zones are above average relative to Cedar Park's overall baseline. Given that Cedar Park High School scores well, parents tracking the elementary-to-high-school pipeline will find multiple feeder campuses that set students up for a strong secondary experience.
Cedar Park performs consistently enough to anchor a school-based relocation decision, but the spread between the top school (7.9) and the city average (6.0) is wide enough to make address research worth the effort. Check attendance boundaries against the specific campuses that matter to your family before choosing a neighborhood. For parents prioritizing elementary performance, Pauline Naumann's 7.9 rating stands out clearly. For those with a longer view, Cedar Park High's 7.1 score provides confidence that strong elementary options feed into a capable high school.
Elementary Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 651 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 441 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 796 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 547 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 5 | 643 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 520 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 7 | 633 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 |
| 8 | 416 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 |
| 9 | 694 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 |
| 10 | 461 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.3 |
Show all 14 elementary schools in Cedar Park
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,308 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 1,198 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 1,037 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,938 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 251 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.1 |
| 2 | Lake Travis Stem Academy
Private
51 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.6 |
| 3 | Lake Travis Stem Academy
Private
46 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.4 |
| 4 | 560 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.3 |
Schools in Cedar Park
Cedar Park, Texas · 22 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$120,829
Median Home Value
$461,900
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
Population
89,162
College Educated
55%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Community Profile
Cedar Park has a median household income of $120,829. It is a well-educated community where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $461,900, with a median rent of $1,733/month. The local poverty rate of 5.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 14
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 1
- Other
- 4
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Cedar Park, Texas
How many schools are in Cedar Park, Texas?
Cedar Park has 22 schools, including 14 public and 8 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 schools in Cedar Park is 6.8 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 8.5/10.
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 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Cedar Park, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Cedar Park on MySchoolScout is Cedar Park Middle with a composite score of 7.7/10.
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 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve Cedar Park, Texas?
Cedar Park is served by 1 school district: Leander ISD.
What is the education level in Cedar Park, Texas?
According to Census data, 55% of adults in Cedar Park have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Cedar Park, Texas?
The median household income in Cedar Park is approximately $120,829 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Cedar Park, Texas?
Yes, Cedar Park has 8 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is Summit Christian Academy of Cedar Park with a score of 8.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cedar Park, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Cedar Park is 10.8:1. 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 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.