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 2,437 students at Vandegrift H S.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

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publicelementaryPK-5

6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd, Austin, TX 78730

12600 Country Trails, Austin, TX 78732

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

12601 Country Trails Ln, Austin, TX 78732

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

9700 Mcneil Dr, Austin, TX 78750

9500 Mcneil Dr, Austin, TX 78750

12900 Tierra Grande Trl, Austin, TX 78732

11316 Farmhaven Rd, Austin, TX 78754

5600 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

8104 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724

11300 Samsung Blvd, Austin, TX 78754

8500 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1805 Scofield Ln, Austin, TX 78727

1806 Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

12900 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754

12135 Thompkins Dr, Austin, TX 78753

1501 Dessau Ridge Ln, Austin, TX 78754

12900 A Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754

14014 Thermal Dr, Austin, TX 78728

13212 N Lamar, Austin, TX 78753

12401 Scofield Farms Dr, Austin, TX 78758

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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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