Best Schools in Pflugerville, Texas
32 schools · 20 Elementary · 6 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Pflugerville?
Use this page to compare every school in Pflugerville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Carpenter EL
Elementary · Pflugerville ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Mott EL
Elementary · Pflugerville ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Highland Park EL
Elementary · Pflugerville ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Pflugerville for 2026 are Carpenter EL (8.8/10), Mott EL (8.7/10), and Highland Park EL (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 28 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
32
28 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$369,300
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
32
28 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$369,300
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Pflugerville schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pflugerville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pflugerville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (28 of 32). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carpenter EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Mott EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Highland Park EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Murchison EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Basis Pflugerville | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Idea Pflugerville Academy | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Austin Achieve Pflugerville | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Hendrickson H S | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Riojas EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Rowe Lane EL | 7.7 / 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
- $109,522
- Median home value
- $369,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
55% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Pflugerville compares
Texas rank
#253 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$110k
147% of Texas median
Schools in this city
29
About Schools in Pflugerville, Texas
Pflugerville's public school system includes 27 ranked campuses, running from elementary through high school. The city average sits at 6.1 out of 10 — a useful benchmark when comparing individual schools, with real performance spread across that landscape.
Six schools, or 22% of all ranked campuses, clear the 7-point mark. Pflugerville High School tops the city at 7.8, the highest score among all ranked schools here. The elementary tier shows particular strength: Windermere El scores 7.7, Austin Achieve Pflugerville reaches 7.5, and Brookhollow El and Murchison El both land at 7.4. Parents with students in the elementary years have multiple high-performing options within a tight scoring band — an unusual concentration for a city this size.
The distance between the city average and the top tier is real. A campus at 6.1 and one at 7.7 represent different performance contexts even within the same city. Attendance zone boundaries matter here: address-level lookups can reveal whether a given home falls inside the zone of a top-tier campus or one performing closer to the city average. That gap — roughly 1.3 to 1.7 points — is wide enough to factor into a neighborhood decision.
For families evaluating Pflugerville, the city's 6.1 average doesn't tell the full story. One in five ranked schools scores 7 or above, and the elementary tier shows the strongest concentration of high performers. The path from a high-scoring elementary through Pflugerville High School, which leads the city at 7.8, is well-defined for families who land in the right zones. Confirming your specific attendance zone and checking whether any open-enrollment options expand your choices is the highest-leverage step before committing to a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
20 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 577 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 632 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 3 | 668 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 4 | 698 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 5 | 660 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 |
| 6 | 388 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.0 |
| 7 | 729 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 8 | 828 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 9 | 394 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 10 | 705 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
Show all 20 elementary schools in Pflugerville
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 170 students · 6th–9th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 753 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 950 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
| 4 | 874 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 5 | 715 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
| 6 | 823 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,106 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 795 students · 6th–12th | 7.0 |
| 3 | 1,851 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 4 | 1,989 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 583 students · 6th–11th | 5.7 |
| 2 | 2 students · 9th–11th | — |
Schools in Pflugerville
Pflugerville, Texas · 32 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$109,522
Median Home Value
$369,300
Median Rent
$1,769/mo
Population
118,437
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Community Profile
Pflugerville has a median household income of $109,522. It is a well-educated community where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $369,300, with a median rent of $1,769/month. The local poverty rate of 5.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 20
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 4
- Other
- 2
Resources
Nearby Cities
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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.
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Common questions about schools in Pflugerville, Texas
How many schools are in Pflugerville, Texas?
Pflugerville has 32 schools, including 28 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Pflugerville, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Pflugerville on MySchoolScout is Carpenter EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Pflugerville, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Pflugerville on MySchoolScout is Carpenter EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Pflugerville, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Pflugerville on MySchoolScout is Basis Pflugerville with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Pflugerville, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Pflugerville on MySchoolScout is Hendrickson H S with a composite score of 7.9/10.
How many school districts serve Pflugerville, Texas?
Pflugerville is served by 5 school districts: Idea Public Schools, Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas, Austin Achieve Public Schools, Basis Texas, Pflugerville ISD.
What is the education level in Pflugerville, Texas?
According to Census data, 42% of adults in Pflugerville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Pflugerville, Texas?
The median household income in Pflugerville is approximately $109,522 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Pflugerville, Texas?
Yes, Pflugerville has 4 private schools alongside 28 public schools. The top-rated private school is Stonehill Christian Academy with a score of 6.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pflugerville, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pflugerville is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pflugerville, 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.