For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,514 students in 78642, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 589 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 78642, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78642, TX are Bill Burden Elementary School, Santa Rita Middle School and Liberty Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78642 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78642, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78642, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bill Burden Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Stonewall Pkwy
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-4400
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Santa Rita Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 E Santa Rita Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3380
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3380
Gr: 6-8 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Hill Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Loop 332
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 515-6514
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 515-6514
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
532 Santa Rita Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3360
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3360
Gr: PK-5 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Louine Noble Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Loop 332
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3200
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Hill Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13125 W State Hwy 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3300
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Hill High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16500 W State Hwy 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-5500
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Ki Charter Academy Liberty Hill
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12550 Hwy 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 528-2100
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 528-2100
Gr: 4-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
78642, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jhw Inspire Academy - Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12550 State Route 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(210) 638-5100
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(210) 638-5100
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78642, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78642, TX include Bill Burden Elementary School, Santa Rita Middle School and Liberty Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78642?
10 public schools are located in 78642.
What percentage of students in 78642 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 78642 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78642?
78642 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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