For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,376 students in 78602, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in 78602, TX is Bastrop Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78602 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78602, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78602, TX Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bastrop Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Rose Harvest
Charter School
118 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Bastrop, TX 78602
(210) 540-9265
Bastrop, TX 78602
(210) 540-9265
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
78602, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1019 Lovers Ln
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78602, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78602, TX include Bastrop Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78602?
3 public middle schools are located in 78602.
What is the racial composition of students in 78602?
78602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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