Best Schools in Round Rock, Texas
47 schools · 28 Elementary · 9 Middle · 7 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Round Rock?
Use this page to compare every school in Round Rock by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Cactus Ranch EL
Elementary · Round Rock ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
James Garland Walsh Middle
Middle · Round Rock ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Great Oaks EL
Elementary · Round Rock ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Round Rock for 2026 are Cactus Ranch EL (9.2/10), James Garland Walsh Middle (9.0/10), and Great Oaks EL (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 43 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
47
41 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$436,920
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
47
41 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$436,920
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 7.8/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 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 Round Rock schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +24.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Round Rock schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Round Rock
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (43 of 47). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cactus Ranch EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | James Garland Walsh Middle | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Great Oaks EL | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Chandler Oaks EL | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Pearson Ranch Middle | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Fern Bluff EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Redbud EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Linda Herrington EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Meridian World School Llc | 8.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Deep Wood EL | 8.3 / 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
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $117,876
- Median home value
- $436,920
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Round Rock compares
Texas rank
#291 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$118k
159% of Texas median
Schools in this city
44
About Schools in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock's public school landscape spans 41 ranked schools, giving parents a broad field to evaluate across all grade levels. The city averages 6.0 out of 10 — a solid floor, but the distribution matters more than the average. Eight schools, 20% of the total, score 7 or higher, meaning strong options exist but require deliberate selection rather than defaulting to the nearest campus.
At the high school level, Round Rock H S leads the city with an 8.7 out of 10, the highest score among all 41 ranked schools. Stony Point H S earns an 8.0, giving families on the secondary track two high-performing choices within the same city. The middle school picture is equally competitive: Pearson Ranch Middle matches Round Rock H S at 8.7, making it the strongest-scoring middle school in the city. Families with younger children will find Cactus Ranch El at 8.0 among the top elementary performers. Meridian World School LLC rounds out the top tier at 8.0 and offers an alternative pathway for families who want options outside the traditional district structure.
The spread between the city's top and average schools is meaningful. With the average sitting at 6.0 and the top scorer at 8.7, there's nearly a three-point gap — wide enough that school assignment within Round Rock carries real academic weight. Parents should treat the 7-or-above threshold as a practical filter when comparing attendance zones or evaluating neighborhoods. Only one in five schools clears that bar, so proximity alone is not a reliable proxy for performance.
For families relocating to Round Rock, the actionable priority is mapping the top-tier schools — both comprehensive high schools, the city's leading middle school, and strong elementaries like Cactus Ranch — before committing to a neighborhood. The city's overall baseline is respectable, but the highest outcomes concentrate in a smaller cluster. Building a home search around that cluster is the most reliable way to land in the top 20%.
Elementary Schools
28 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 671 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 792 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 560 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.9 |
| 4 | 596 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 5 | 527 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 6 | 811 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 7 | 338 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 8 | 741 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 9 | 826 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 10 | 670 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
Show all 28 elementary schools in Round Rock
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,178 students · 6th–8th | 9.0 | ||
| 2 | 919 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 | ||
| 3 | 1,194 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 | ||
| 4 | 433 students · 6th–9th | 7.8 | ||
| 5 | 703 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 | ||
| 6 | 1,148 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 | ||
| 7 | 583 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 8 | 593 students · 6th–8th | 3.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Applegate Adventist JR Academy
Private
12 students · 1st–8th | — | ||
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,740 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | 387 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 3 | 2,707 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 4 | 2,541 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 5 | 273 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 6 | 85 students · 6th–12th | 3.2 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Concordia High School
Private
107 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,729 students · Kindergarten–12th | 8.4 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Covenant Community Schools
Private
45 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | Round Rock Christian Academy
Private
567 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.0 | ||
Schools in Round Rock
Round Rock, Texas · 47 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes
Median Income
$117,876
Median Home Value
$436,920
Median Rent
$1,808/mo
Population
339,412
College Educated
50%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Community Profile
Round Rock has a median household income of $117,876. It is a well-educated community where 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $436,920, with a median rent of $1,808/month. The local poverty rate of 6.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 28
- Middle
- 9
- High
- 7
- Other
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Round Rock, Texas
How many schools are in Round Rock, Texas?
Round Rock has 47 schools, including 41 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Round Rock, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Round Rock is 6.7 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 Round Rock, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Round Rock on MySchoolScout is Cactus Ranch EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Round Rock, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Round Rock on MySchoolScout is Cactus Ranch EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Round Rock, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Round Rock on MySchoolScout is James Garland Walsh Middle with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best high school in Round Rock, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Round Rock on MySchoolScout is Round Rock H S with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve Round Rock, Texas?
Round Rock is served by 5 school districts: Idea Public Schools, Meridian World School Llc, Hutto ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Round Rock ISD.
What is the education level in Round Rock, Texas?
According to Census data, 50% of adults in Round Rock have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Round Rock, Texas?
The median household income in Round Rock is approximately $117,876 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Round Rock, Texas?
Yes, Round Rock has 6 private schools alongside 41 public schools. The top-rated private school is Covenant Community Schools with a score of 8.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Round Rock, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Round Rock is 12.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Round Rock, 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.