Top 10 Best 78702 Texas Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,301 students in 78702, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78702, TX are Kealing Middle School, The Refuge and University Of Texas El Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78702 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 78702, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78702, TX Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Grades: 6-8
| 1,319 students
Rank: #22.
The Refuge
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
University Of Texas El Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Garza Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Chicon
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-8600
Grades: 10-12
| 156 students
Rank: #55.
Blackshear Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2021
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #66.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2318
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
405 W 22nd St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 2-6
| 17 students
Rank: #88.
Texans Can - Austin
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2406 Rosewood Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Haskell St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3243
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #1010.
Oak Springs Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 Webberville Rd
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4413
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #1111.
Govalle Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 Govalle Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2078
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1212.
Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
73 San Marcos St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4423
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
900 Neal St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Isd Prek Partnership (Pkp)
Charter School
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-6267
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
Learn4life-austin
Alternative School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78702 Texas

78702, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 78702, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78702, TX include Kealing Middle School, The Refuge and University Of Texas El Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 78702, TX?
15 public schools are located in 78702, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78702, TX?
78702, TX public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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