For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,019 students in 78748, TX (there are 8 private schools, serving 619 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 78748, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78748, TX are Baranoff Elementary School, Cowan Elementary School and Casey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78748 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78748, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78748, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baranoff Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12009 Buckingham Gate Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 Kentish Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9400 Texas Oaks Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6900
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mairo St
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2525
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Kocurek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Curlew Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2547
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2547
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Menchaca Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12120 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2333
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2333
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #77.
Akins High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10701 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-9900
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-9900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,640 students
Rank: #88.
Paredes Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 S Mary Moore Searight Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6800
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78748, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78748, TX include Baranoff Elementary School, Cowan Elementary School and Casey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78748, TX?
8 public schools are located in 78748, TX.
What percentage of students in 78748, TX go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 78748, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78748, TX?
78748, TX public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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