For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,427 students in 78642, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 78642 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78642, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78642, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
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: 5-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
880 Tierra Rosa Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 943-1840
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 943-1840
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
89 E Santa Rita Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-5580
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 elementary schools in 78642, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78642, TX include Bill Burden Elementary School, Santa Rita Middle School and Liberty Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78642?
9 public elementary schools are located in 78642.
What is the racial composition of students in 78642?
78642 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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