What types of schools are available in Austin, Texas?

Austin, Texas offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Austin, Texas

Q: How many schools are in Austin, Texas?

There are 262 schools in Austin, Texas, serving 158,535 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Austin?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Austin, Texas, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 262 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

262

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

158,535

Total Students

Across Austin

13.7:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

262 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,616 students at Lasa H S.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Rodriguez El

publicmiddlePK-6

4400 Franklin Park Dr, Austin, TX 78744

Alternative Learning Center

publichighGrade 6-12

4900 Gonzales St, Austin, TX 78702

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd, Austin, TX 78749

General Marshall Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-7

4401 Tilley St, Austin, TX 78723

Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders

publichighGrade 6-12

2309 Panther Trail, Austin, TX 78704

2515 S Congress, Austin, TX 78704

7201 Colony Loop Dr, Austin, TX 78724

5214 Duval Rd, Austin, TX 78727

Garza Independence H S

publichighGrade 10-12

1600 Chicon, Austin, TX 78702

Lbj Early College H S

publichighGrade 9-12

7309 Lazy Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78724

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

6401 N Hampton Dr, Austin, TX 78723

1012 Arthur Stiles Rd, Austin, TX 78721

8301 Furness, Austin, TX 78753

7104 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX 78752

6201 Davis Ln, Austin, TX 78749

12801 Escarpment Blvd, Austin, TX 78739

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

7412 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78749

3207 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78748

4209 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744

6910 E William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78744

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Austin

Austin, Texas is home to 262 schools serving over 158,535 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Austin, Texas?

There are 262 schools in Austin, serving 158,535 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Austin?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Austin include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Austin?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Austin is 13.7:1.

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