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6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in Georgetown, Texas

45 schools in the directory · 19 Elementary · 4 Middle · 12 High · 10 Other

Public: 38
Private: 7
Districts: 9
Comparable public avg (22): 6.4/10
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Choosing a school in Georgetown?

Use this page to compare every school in Georgetown by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Jo Ann Ford EL

8.8/10

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

Douglas Benold Middle

7.8/10

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

Parkside EL

7.4/10

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 Georgetown are Jo Ann Ford EL (8.8/10), Douglas Benold Middle (7.8/10), and Parkside EL (7.4/10), among 22 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

45

38 public · 7 private

Avg Score

6.4

22 public schools · out of 10

Districts

9

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Jo Ann Ford EL

Rates 8.8/10 despite 17% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Georgetown public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Jo Ann Ford EL

STAAR proficiency rose +9.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Georgetown public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Georgetown

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 22 rated schools; 45 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Jo Ann Ford EL8.8 / 10
2Douglas Benold Middle7.8 / 10
3Parkside EL7.4 / 10
4Gateway College Preparatory School7.3 / 10
5James Tippit Middle7.3 / 10
6Village EL7.1 / 10
7Rancho Sienna EL7.0 / 10
8James E Mitchell EL6.9 / 10
9Pat Cooper EL6.9 / 10
10Frost EL6.7 / 10

See every school in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Schools in Georgetown, Texas

Georgetown, Texas is home to 45 schools, including 38 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 19 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 12 high schools.

The 22 public schools in this comparison average 6.4 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 Jo Ann Ford EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

Georgetown is served by 9 school districts. These districts collectively serve 130,221 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.

Elementary Schools

19 schools
#SchoolRating
1569 students · Pre-K–5th8.8
2742 students · Kindergarten–5th7.4
3444 students · Pre-K–5th7.1
4786 students · Pre-K–5th7.0
5666 students · Pre-K–5th6.9
6719 students · Pre-K–5th6.9
7311 students · Pre-K–5th6.7
8504 students · Pre-K–5th6.7
9396 students · Pre-K–8th6.4
10600 students · Pre-K–5th5.9
Show all 19 elementary schools in Georgetown

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

Middle Schools

4 schools
#SchoolRating
1669 students · 6th–8th7.8
2637 students · 6th–8th7.3
3969 students · 6th–8th6.4
4654 students · 6th–8th4.8

High Schools

12 schools
#SchoolRating
12,024 students · 9th–12th6.6
243 students · 6th–12th6.0
32,152 students · 9th–12th5.6
446 students · 9th–12th5.0
577 students · 10th–12th4.2
66 students · 10th–12th—
73 students · 8th–12th—
82 students · 7th–12th—
91 students · 12th–12th—
102 students · 11th–12th—
Show all 12 high schools in Georgetown

Other Schools

10 schools
#SchoolRating
11,626 students · Kindergarten–12th7.3
27 students · 9th–11th—
33 students · 10th–11th—
42 students · 7th–11th—
52 students · 8th–9th—
63 students · 9th–10th—
72 students · 8th–9th—
811 students · 8th–11th—
91 students · 9th–9th—
Private Schools1 school

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

1353 students · Kindergarten–12thNot Rated

Schools in Georgetown

Georgetown, Texas · 45 schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Georgetown, Texas

How many schools are in Georgetown, Texas?

Georgetown has 45 schools, including 38 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Georgetown, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 22 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Georgetown is 6.4 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 Georgetown, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Georgetown on MySchoolScout is Jo Ann Ford EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Georgetown, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Georgetown on MySchoolScout is Jo Ann Ford EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Georgetown, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Georgetown on MySchoolScout is Douglas Benold Middle with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best high school in Georgetown, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Georgetown on MySchoolScout is Georgetown H S with a composite score of 6.6/10.

How many school districts serve Georgetown, Texas?

Georgetown is served by 9 school districts: Orenda Charter School, Goodwater Montessori School, Georgetown ISD, Hutto ISD, Jarrell ISD, Leander ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, Round Rock ISD, Taylor ISD.

Are there private schools in Georgetown, Texas?

Yes, Georgetown has 7 private schools alongside 38 public schools. The top-rated private school is Zion Lutheran School with a score of 6.2/10.

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

Among 21 public schools in Georgetown that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Georgetown, 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.

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