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)17 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 1,305 students at Gorzycki Middle.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Gorzycki Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

7412 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78749

4400 Franklin Park Dr, Austin, TX 78744

Travis County J J A E P

publichighGrade 7-12

4900 Gonzales St, Austin, TX 78702

Travis County Juvenile Detention Center

publichighGrade 7-12

2515 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

7500 S Pleasant Vly Rd, Austin, TX 78744

Austin Isd Prek Partnership (Pkp)

publicelementaryPK-PK

2000 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702

Graduation Prep Academy Navarro

publichighGrade 9-12

1201 Payton Gin Rd, Austin, TX 78758

8601 Vertex Blvd, Austin, TX 78744

12200 Meridian Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78739

Eastside Early College H S

publichighGrade 9-12

900 Thompson St, Austin, TX 78702

publichighGrade 12-12

500 E St Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78752

3207 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78748

4209 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744

6910 E William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78744

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4900 Mckinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX 78744

5412 Gilbert Rd, Austin, TX 78724

13901 F M Rd 969, Austin, TX 78724

2101 Faro Dr, Austin, TX 78741

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

14000 Westall St, Austin, TX 78725

7609 Apogee Blvd, 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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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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