For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,617 students in 78702, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78702, TX are Kealing Middle School, Alternative Learning Center and Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78702 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78702, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78702, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 1,247 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: K-7 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Haskell St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3243
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3243
Gr: 7-8 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
78702, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 2 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: K-2 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Gr: 6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Gr: 9-12
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
The Refuge (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78702, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78702, TX include Kealing Middle School, Alternative Learning Center and Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute.
How many public middle schools are located in 78702?
5 public middle schools are located in 78702.
What is the racial composition of students in 78702?
78702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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