Best Schools in Pflugerville, Texas
35 schools in the directory · 22 Elementary · 6 Middle · 5 High · 2 Other
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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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Riojas EL
Elementary · Pflugerville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Austin Achieve Pflugerville
Elementary · Austin Achieve Public Schools. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Basis Pflugerville
Middle · Basis Texas. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Pflugerville are Riojas EL (8.6/10), Austin Achieve Pflugerville (8.2/10), and Basis Pflugerville (7.8/10), among 27 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
35
28 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.3
27 public schools · out of 10
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
35
28 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.3
27 public schools · out of 10
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 8.2/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pflugerville public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pflugerville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 27 rated schools; 35 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riojas EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Austin Achieve Pflugerville | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Basis Pflugerville | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Mott EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Kelly Lane Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Murchison EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Cele Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Ruth Barron EL | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Windermere EL | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Highland Park EL | 7.0 / 10 |
See every school in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Schools in Pflugerville, Texas
Pflugerville, Texas is home to 35 schools, including 28 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
The 27 public schools in this comparison average 6.3 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 Riojas EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.
Pflugerville is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 115,538 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
22 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 729 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 388 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.2 |
| 3 | 632 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 698 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 5 | 705 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 6 | 531 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 7 | 668 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 8 | 394 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 9 | 828 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
| 10 | 577 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
Show all 22 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 | 7.8 |
| 2 | 950 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 3 | 753 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 4 | 715 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 5 | 874 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
| 6 | 823 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,106 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 2 | 795 students · 6th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 1,989 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 4 | 1,851 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 21 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 583 students · 6th–11th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 2 students · 9th–11th | — |
Schools in Pflugerville
Pflugerville, Texas · 35 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 22
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 5
- Other
- 2
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Common questions about schools in Pflugerville, Texas
How many schools are in Pflugerville, Texas?
Pflugerville has 35 schools, including 28 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Pflugerville, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 27 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Pflugerville is 6.3 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 Riojas EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Pflugerville, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Pflugerville on MySchoolScout is Riojas EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.
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 7.8/10.
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 6.8/10.
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.
Are there private schools in Pflugerville, Texas?
Yes, Pflugerville has 7 private schools alongside 28 public schools. The top-rated private school is Crosslife Christian Academy with a score of 4.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pflugerville, Texas?
Among 27 public schools in Pflugerville that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. 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 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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