Best 78703 Texas Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,240 students in 78703, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 617 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 78703, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78703, TX are Casis Elementary School, Bryker Woods Elementary School and Mathews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78703 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78703, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78703, TX Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Casis Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2710 Exposition Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Bryker Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3309 Kerbey Ln
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2054
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
906 W Lynn St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-4406
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
O Henry Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2610 W 10th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-3229
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Austin High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1715 W Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 2,296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Travis County J J A E P
Alternative School
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 78703, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78703, TX include Casis Elementary School, Bryker Woods Elementary School and Mathews Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78703?
7 public schools are located in 78703.
What percentage of students in 78703 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 78703 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78703?
78703 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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