For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,106 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Southeast Austin are Rodriguez Elementary School, Harmony School Of Innovation - Austin and Widen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Franklin Park Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 841-7200
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 841-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2124 E St Elmo Rd A
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 330-0895
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 330-0895
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Widen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5605 Nuckols Crossing Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-2556
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-2556
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Austin Beacon Prep
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5107 S Ih 35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 651-1918
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 651-1918
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E St Elmo Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 693-0000
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 693-0000
Grades: 6-12
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5409 Ponciana Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-2517
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-2517
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Austin Brave
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5107 S Ih 35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 651-2225
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 651-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Metropolis Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 921-5707
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 921-5707
Grades: 5-9
| 436 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Austin Obras
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5107 Ih 35 S Ste A
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 651-2069
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 651-2069
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Mendez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5106 Village Sq Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-3284
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-3284
Grades: 7-8
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Paseo Primary
Charter School
6800 Metropolis Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 766-3095
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 766-3095
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
5200 Freidrich Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-5520
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-5520
Grades: PK-K
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin, TX include Rodriguez Elementary School, Harmony School Of Innovation - Austin and Widen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin?
14 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin?
the neighborhood of Southeast Austin, Austin public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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