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Best Central East Austin Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,663 students in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX.

The top ranked public schools in Central East Austin are Kealing Middle School and Garza Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX public schools have an score of 66% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Kealing Middle School

(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
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1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214

Gr: 6-8 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #22.

Garza Independence High School

Alternative School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
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1600 Chicon
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-8600

Gr: 10-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: n/an/a

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1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500

Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX include Kealing Middle School and Garza Independence High School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin?

4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin?

the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).