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)16 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 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 1,974 students at John B Connally 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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publicelementaryPK-5

7825 Elk Horn Mtn Trl, Austin, TX 78729

8607 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78729

13414 Broadmeade Ave, Austin, TX 78729

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

8139 Racine Trl, Austin, TX 78717

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

10805 School House Ln, Austin, TX 78750

6720 Corpus Christi Dr, Austin, TX 78729

10610 Salt Mill Hollow, Austin, TX 78750

11104 Oak View Dr, Austin, TX 78759

11601 Olson Dr, Austin, TX 78750

12401 Scofield Farms Dr, Austin, TX 78758

13212 N Lamar, Austin, TX 78753

14014 Thermal Dr, Austin, TX 78728

12900 A Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754

1501 Dessau Ridge Ln, Austin, TX 78754

12135 Thompkins Dr, Austin, TX 78753

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

12900 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754

1806 Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1805 Scofield Ln, Austin, TX 78727

8500 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724

3301 Pinnacle Rd, Austin, TX 78746

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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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