Best Schools in Hutto, Texas
10 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Hutto by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Benjamin Doc Kerley EL
Elementary · Hutto ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Hutto Middle
Middle · Hutto ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Hutto EL
Elementary · Hutto ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Hutto for 2026 are Benjamin Doc Kerley EL (8.2/10), Hutto Middle (6.7/10), and Hutto EL (6.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 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
10
in this city
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$334,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
10
in this city
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$334,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.2/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Hutto schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hutto schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hutto
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Doc Kerley EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Hutto Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Hutto EL | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Howard Norman EL | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Nadine Johnson EL | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Ray EL | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Farley Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Hutto Ninth Grade Center | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Hutto H S | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Cottonwood Creek EL | 5.0 / 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
- Median household income
- $111,227
- Median home value
- $334,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 78%
10% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Hutto compares
Texas rank
#425 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$111k
150% of Texas median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Hutto, Texas
Hutto, Texas runs 10 ranked public schools through a single district, giving parents a straightforward landscape to evaluate. The system scores an average of 6.0 out of 10 across all ranked campuses — a consistent mid-range performance that holds fairly steady from elementary through high school. That consistency is worth noting: families don't face a dramatic drop-off as students move up the grade ladder.
Elementary options lead the city's performance. Hutto El tops the district at 6.8 out of 10, making it the highest-scoring campus in town. Howard Norman El follows at 6.7, and Ray El rounds out the elementary tier at 6.5. Three elementary schools all scoring within three-tenths of a point of each other signals a relatively even playing field at that level — parents choosing between attendance zones won't find a sharp quality gap.
The secondary pipeline holds up reasonably well. Hutto Ninth Grade Center scores 6.7 — on par with the top elementary schools — which suggests a smooth academic transition into high school coursework. Hutto High School lands at 6.3, slightly below the city average but close enough that the district doesn't show a significant senior-year falloff. For families with middle and high school-aged students, the trajectory from elementary through graduation stays within a narrow band.
Practically speaking, Hutto is a single-district city, so school choice here is largely determined by address and grade level rather than competition between multiple systems. With a 6.0 average and no campus falling dramatically below that mark, the district performs as a cohesive unit. Parents prioritizing the strongest elementary placement should target Hutto El or Howard Norman El. Those focused on the high school years will find Hutto H S performing modestly above the midpoint of the 10-point scale. The district's tight score range — just 0.5 points separating the top school from the high school — makes Hutto a relatively predictable environment for families planning across multiple grade levels.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 765 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 828 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 570 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 |
| 4 | 568 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 |
| 5 | 706 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 |
| 6 | 812 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,233 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 2 | 983 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,133 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 765 students · 9th–9th | 5.6 |
Schools in Hutto
Hutto, Texas · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$111,227
Median Home Value
$334,200
Median Rent
$2,024/mo
Population
43,466
College Educated
35%
Homeownership
78%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Community Profile
Hutto has a median household income of $111,227. It is an area where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $334,200, with a median rent of $2,024/month. The local poverty rate of 6.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Hutto, Texas
How many schools are in Hutto, Texas?
Hutto has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Hutto, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hutto 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 Hutto, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Hutto on MySchoolScout is Benjamin Doc Kerley EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Hutto, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Hutto on MySchoolScout is Benjamin Doc Kerley EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Hutto, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Hutto on MySchoolScout is Hutto Middle with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best high school in Hutto, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Hutto on MySchoolScout is Hutto H S with a composite score of 5.5/10.
How many school districts serve Hutto, Texas?
Hutto is served by 1 school district: Hutto ISD.
What is the education level in Hutto, Texas?
According to Census data, 35% of adults in Hutto have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Hutto, Texas?
The median household income in Hutto is approximately $111,227 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hutto, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hutto is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hutto, 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.