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)15 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 810 students at Baranoff El.
✓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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publicmiddlePK-6

906 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703

310 Robert Martinez Jr St, Austin, TX 78702

4001 Tannehill Ln, Austin, TX 78721

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3700 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4020 Lost Oasis Hollow, Austin, TX 78739

601 E St Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78752

6711 Johnny Morris Rd, Austin, TX 78724

7601 Dixie Dr, Austin, TX 78744

6101 Patton Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78735

12207 Brigadoon Ln, Austin, TX 78727

1001 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758

12009 Buckingham Gate Rd, Austin, TX 78748

7525 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

7414 Johnny Morris Rd, Austin, TX 78724

Uphaus Early Childhood Center

publicelementaryPK-K

5200 Freidrich Ln, Austin, TX 78744

Graduation Preparatory Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

1211 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

10100 S Mary Moore Searight Dr, Austin, TX 78748

9400 Texas Oaks Dr, Austin, TX 78748

2817 Kentish Dr, Austin, TX 78748

102 E Rundberg, Austin, TX 78753

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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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