6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in Leander, Texas

28 schools in the directory · 14 Elementary · 5 Middle · 7 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 25

Private: 3

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (24): 6.4/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Leander are Knox Wiley Middle (8.2/10), Florence W Stiles Middle (7.8/10), and Leander Middle (7.8/10), among 24 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

25 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.4

24 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

25 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.4

24 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Officer Leonard a Reed EL

Rates 7.8/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 Leander public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Larkspur EL

STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Leander public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Leander

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 24 rated schools; 28 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Knox Wiley Middle	8.2 / 10	Middle	+1.6	89th
2	Florence W Stiles Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	+0.7	82th
3	Leander Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	+1.7	82th
4	Officer Leonard a Reed EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	82th
5	Pleasant Hill EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	78th
6	Vista Ridge H S	7.5 / 10	High	+0.7	75th
7	Rouse H S	7.4 / 10	High	+0.5	73th
8	Tarvin EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	73th
9	William J Winkley EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	71th
10	North EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	68th

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About Schools in Leander, Texas

Leander, Texas is home to 28 schools, including 25 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 7 high schools.

The 24 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 Knox Wiley Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.

Leander 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

14 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Officer Leonard a Reed EL 672 students · Kindergarten–5th	672	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
2	Pleasant Hill EL 704 students · Pre-K–5th	704	Pre-K–5th	7.6
3	Tarvin EL 797 students · Pre-K–5th	797	Pre-K–5th	7.4
4	William J Winkley EL 745 students · Pre-K–5th	745	Pre-K–5th	7.3
5	North EL 544 students · Pre-K–5th	544	Pre-K–5th	7.2
6	Christine Camacho EL 667 students · Pre-K–5th	667	Pre-K–5th	6.8
7	Monta Jane Akin EL 927 students · Kindergarten–5th	927	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
8	Block House Creek EL 471 students · Kindergarten–5th	471	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
9	Whitestone EL 888 students · Pre-K–5th	888	Pre-K–5th	4.8
10	Bagdad EL 855 students · Pre-K–5th	855	Pre-K–5th	4.8

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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.

Jim Plain EL Larkspur EL Primrose School of Crystal FallsPrivate The Prep School of Crystal FallsPrivate

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Knox Wiley Middle 789 students · 6th–8th	789	6th–8th	8.2
2	Leander Middle 768 students · 6th–8th	768	6th–8th	7.8
3	Florence W Stiles Middle 1,610 students · 6th–8th	1,610	6th–8th	7.8
4	Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle 1,436 students · 6th–8th	1,436	6th–8th	6.6
5	Leander Virtual Learning Academy 72 students · 2nd–8th	72	2nd–8th	3.9

High Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Vista Ridge H S 2,617 students · 9th–12th	2,617	9th–12th	7.5
2	Rouse H S 2,036 students · 9th–12th	2,036	9th–12th	7.4
3	Glenn H S 2,129 students · 9th–12th	2,129	9th–12th	6.9
4	New Hope H S 66 students · 11th–12th	66	11th–12th	6.2
5	Leander H S 2,202 students · 9th–12th	2,202	9th–12th	5.7
6	Leander Extended Opportunity 64 students · 6th–12th	64	6th–12th	3.9
7	Step - Core 4 students · 8th–12th	4	8th–12th	—

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Early College H S 204 students · 9th–10th	204	9th–10th	7.1
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Harbor Leadership AcademyPrivate 39 students · 4th–12th	39	4th–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Leander

Leander, Texas · 28 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 14
Middle: 5
High: 7
Other: 2

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 Leander, Texas

How many schools are in Leander, Texas?

Leander has 28 schools, including 25 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Leander, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 24 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Leander 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 Leander, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Leander on MySchoolScout is Knox Wiley Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Leander, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Leander on MySchoolScout is Officer Leonard a Reed EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Leander, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Leander on MySchoolScout is Knox Wiley Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best high school in Leander, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Leander on MySchoolScout is Vista Ridge H S with a composite score of 7.5/10.

How many school districts serve Leander, Texas?

Leander is served by 1 school district: Leander ISD.

Are there private schools in Leander, Texas?

Yes, Leander has 3 private schools alongside 25 public schools. The top-rated private school is Harbor Leadership Academy with a score of 7.2/10.

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

Among 24 public schools in Leander that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Leander, 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.