Best 78702 Texas Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,609 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 (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-7 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Haskell St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3243
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Travis County J J A E P
Alternative School
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78702 Texas

78702, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4900 Gonzales St
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
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Gr: PK-5
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 2 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: K-2 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Gr: 6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 95%
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Gr: 9-12
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
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
2200 E 6th St
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?
6 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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