For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,640 students in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in North Lamar are Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, Idea Rundberg Academy and Guerrero Thompson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea Rundberg Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Guerrero Thompson
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 E Rundberg
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-8400
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Braker Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-4499
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-4499
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin, TX include Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, Idea Rundberg Academy and Guerrero Thompson.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin?
the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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