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

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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)15 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 3,569 students at Lake Travis H S.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

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publicelementaryK-5

1314 Patterson Rd, Austin, TX 78733

4100 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX 78746

6401 Cedar St, Austin, TX 78746

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd, Austin, TX 78746

1203 Loop 360 S, Austin, TX 78746

4101 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX 78746

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

9201 Scenic Bluff Dr, Austin, TX 78733

3301 Pinnacle Rd, Austin, TX 78746

1201 Loop 360 S, Austin, TX 78746

11801 Sonoma Dr, Austin, TX 78738

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

15600 Lariat Trl, Austin, TX 78734

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5400 Vail Divide, Austin, TX 78738

3324 Ranch Rd 620 S, Austin, TX 78738

14300 Hamilton Pool Rd, Austin, TX 78738

3301 Serene Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78738

1701 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78734

15303 Kollmeyer, Austin, TX 78734

11501 Staked Plains Dr, Austin, TX 78717

4001 Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732

12024 Vista Parke Dr, Austin, TX 78726

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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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