6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in Round Rock, Texas

51 schools in the directory · 32 Elementary · 8 Middle · 9 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 41

Private: 10

Districts: 5

Comparable public avg (40): 6.4/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Round Rock are Brushy Creek EL (9.2/10), Veterans Hill EL (8.4/10), and Old Town EL (8.1/10), among 40 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

41 public · 10 private

Avg Score

6.4

40 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

41 public · 10 private

Avg Score

6.4

40 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Brushy Creek EL

Rates 9.2/10 despite 31% 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 public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Cedar Ridge H S

STAAR proficiency rose +24.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Round Rock public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Round Rock

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 40 rated schools; 51 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Brushy Creek EL	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+2.7	99th
2	Veterans Hill EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	92th
3	Old Town EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	87th
4	Dearing EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	82th
5	Idea Round Rock Tech Academy	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	81th
6	Redbud EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	75th
7	Fern Bluff EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	73th
8	Claude Berkman EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	70th
9	Deep Wood EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	70th
10	Hopewell Middle	7.3 / 10	Middle	+0.8	70th

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About Schools in Round Rock, Texas

Round Rock, Texas is home to 51 schools, including 41 public schools and 10 private schools. The city's schools span 32 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 9 high schools.

The 40 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 Brushy Creek EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

Round Rock is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 160,077 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

32 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Brushy Creek EL 503 students · Pre-K–5th	503	Pre-K–5th	9.2
2	Veterans Hill EL 639 students · Pre-K–5th	639	Pre-K–5th	8.4
3	Old Town EL 646 students · Pre-K–5th	646	Pre-K–5th	8.1
4	Dearing EL 531 students · Pre-K–5th	531	Pre-K–5th	7.8
5	Idea Round Rock Tech Academy 714 students · Kindergarten–5th	714	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
6	Redbud EL 527 students · Pre-K–5th	527	Pre-K–5th	7.5
7	Fern Bluff EL 596 students · Pre-K–5th	596	Pre-K–5th	7.4
8	Claude Berkman EL 432 students · Pre-K–5th	432	Pre-K–5th	7.3
9	Deep Wood EL 338 students · Pre-K–5th	338	Pre-K–5th	7.3
10	Linda Herrington EL 811 students · Pre-K–5th	811	Pre-K–5th	7.3

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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.

Middle Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hopewell Middle 1,148 students · 6th–8th	1,148	6th–8th	7.3
2	Chisholm Trail Middle 703 students · 6th–8th	703	6th–8th	7.2
3	James Garland Walsh Middle 1,178 students · 6th–8th	1,178	6th–8th	6.8
4	Ridgeview Middle 1,194 students · 6th–8th	1,194	6th–8th	6.7
5	Pearson Ranch Middle 919 students · 6th–8th	919	6th–8th	6.6
6	Pfc Robert P Hernandez Middle 583 students · 6th–8th	583	6th–8th	6.5
7	Idea Round Rock Tech College Preparatory 433 students · 6th–9th	433	6th–9th	5.9
8	C D Fulkes Middle 593 students · 6th–8th	593	6th–8th	5.3

High Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Round Rock H S 3,740 students · 9th–12th	3,740	9th–12th	6.4
2	Stony Point H S 2,541 students · 9th–12th	2,541	9th–12th	5.8
3	Cedar Ridge H S 2,707 students · 9th–12th	2,707	9th–12th	5.6
4	Rrisd Early College H S 387 students · 9th–12th	387	9th–12th	5.6
5	Success H S 273 students · 9th–12th	273	9th–12th	4.5
6	Round Rock Opport Ctr Daep 85 students · 6th–12th	85	6th–12th	4.3
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Concordia High SchoolPrivate 141 students · 9th–12th	141	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	Adult and Teen Challenge of Texas-Thrive Girls AcaPrivate 14 students · 7th–12th	14	7th–12th	Not Rated
3	Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate 11 students · 8th–12th	11	8th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Meridian World School Llc 1,729 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,729	Kindergarten–12th	7.0
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Round Rock Christian AcademyPrivate 670 students · Pre-K–12th	670	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Round Rock

Round Rock, Texas · 51 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 32
Middle: 8
High: 9
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (5)

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

MERIDIAN WORLD SCHOOL LLC

1 school · 1,729 students

HUTTO ISD

14 schools · 10,035 students

PFLUGERVILLE ISD

35 schools · 25,297 students

ROUND ROCK ISD

60 schools · 46,197 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Round Rock, Texas

How many schools are in Round Rock, Texas?

Round Rock has 51 schools, including 41 public and 10 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 40 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Round Rock 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 Round Rock, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Round Rock on MySchoolScout is Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek 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 Hopewell Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.

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 6.4/10.

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.

Are there private schools in Round Rock, Texas?

Yes, Round Rock has 10 private schools alongside 41 public schools. The top-rated private school is Round Rock Christian Academy with a score of 6.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Round Rock, Texas?

Among 40 public schools in Round Rock that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average 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 Round Rock, 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.