For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,444 students in 78739, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 819 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 78739, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78739, TX are Clayton Elementary School, Bear Creek Elementary School and Baldwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78739 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78739, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78739, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7525 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12801 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0040
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0040
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12200 Meridian Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Kiker Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5913 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-2584
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-2584
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4020 Lost Oasis Hollow
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-4990
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-4990
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78739, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78739, TX include Clayton Elementary School, Bear Creek Elementary School and Baldwin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78739?
5 public schools are located in 78739.
What percentage of students in 78739 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 78739 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78739?
78739 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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