For the 2023-24 school year, there are 160 public schools serving 115,939 students in Williamson County, TX (there are 50 private schools, serving 6,511 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Williamson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Williamson County, TX are Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Patsy Sommer Elementary School and Florence W Stiles Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Williamson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Williamson County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cactus Ranch Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2901 Goldenoak Cir
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Patsy Sommer Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16200 Avery Ranch Blvd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-0600
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Florence W Stiles Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Barley Ln
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,446 students
Rank: #44.
Pearson Ranch Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Pearson Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 464-5000
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 464-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Rank: #55.
Elsa England Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 Pearson Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-1211
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-1211
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #66.
Round Rock High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Deepwood Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,721 students
Rank: #77.
James Garland Walsh Middle School
Math: 72% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,210 students
Rank: #88.
Cedar Valley Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8139 Racine Trl
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 428-2300
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 428-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,248 students
Rank: #99.
Rutledge Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11501 Staked Plains Dr
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 570-6500
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 570-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 957 students
Rank: #1010.
Legacy Early College High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
516 N Main St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-9569
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-9569
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #1111.
Meridian World School Llc
Charter School
Math: 55% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 N Ih 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 660-5230
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 660-5230
Grades: K-12
| 1,684 students
Rank: #1212.
Great Oaks Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16455 Great Oaks Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6850
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #1313.
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3261 Barley Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #1414.
Fern Bluff Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17815 Park Vly
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2100
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1515.
Thrall Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Bounds St
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5193
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5193
Grades: 5-8
| 243 students
Rank: #1616.
Mcneil High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5720 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-6300
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,484 students
Rank: #1717.
Parkside Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Garner Park Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 570-7100
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 570-7100
Grades: K-5
| 755 students
Rank: #1818.
Chandler Oaks Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Stone Oak Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #1919.
Cedar Park High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Cypress Creek Rd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-1200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,007 students
Rank: #2020.
Rrisd Early College High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 College Park Dr
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1650
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1650
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #2121.
Gateway Tech High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2951 Williams Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: #2222.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: 50% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Grades: K-12
| 1,534 students
Rank: #2323.
Vista Ridge High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 S Vista Rdg
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1800
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,597 students
Rank: #2424.
Cedar Park Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Sun Chase Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3100
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,328 students
Rank: #2525.
Thrall High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Bounds St
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5193
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5193
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #2626.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 E Park St
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7200
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Cypress Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 El Salido Pkwy
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5400
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
William J Winkley Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Pow Wow
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 720 students
Rank: #2929.
Blackland Prairie Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 Via Sonoma Trl
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8600
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #3030.
Leander Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 S W St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #3131.
Artie L Henry Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 N Vista Rdg Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3400
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,328 students
Rank: #3232.
Liberty Hill Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Loop 332
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 515-6514
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 515-6514
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #3333.
Linda Herrington Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2850 Paloma Lake Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1900
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #3434.
Teravista Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4419 Teravista Club Dr
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-0500
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Jo Ann Ford Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Woodlake Dr
Georgetown, TX 78633
(512) 943-5180
Georgetown, TX 78633
(512) 943-5180
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
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Williamson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Crest (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
404 W 9th St Ste 203
Georgetown, TX 78626
(254) 939-4094
Georgetown, TX 78626
(254) 939-4094
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Even Start (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3101 N Main St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-1730
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-1730
Grades: PK
| n/a students
111 E Ave E
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-4805
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-4805
Grades: 3-5
| 428 students
Jhw Inspire Academy - Meridell (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
12550 State Route 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(210) 638-5100
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(210) 638-5100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Leander Extend Oppor Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 218
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lott Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-2124
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-2124
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Lott Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
New Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rock Springs High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 Southeast Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 819-9400
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 819-9400
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
S T E P - C O R E (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
S T E P - C O R E (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Grades: 12
| 1 students
S T E P - Detention (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
S T E P - J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Step - Core (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Step - Core (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Step - Jjaep (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
1901 Sunrise Rd
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8800
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8800
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Success Program East High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1801 Bowman Dr
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2901
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2901
Grades: 11-12
| 45 students
Travis County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Williamson County Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Williamson County Core Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Williamson County Core/jjaep (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Williamson County Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
Williamson County Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
701 N College St
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 948-4005
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 948-4005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Williamson County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Granger, TX 76530
(512) 859-2173
Granger, TX 76530
(512) 859-2173
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Williamson County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-2124
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-2124
Grades: 10-11
| n/a students
Williamson County J J A E P High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
603 Lakeway Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 948-4005
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 948-4005
Grades: 7-11
| 10 students
Williamson County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Williamson County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
602 W 12th St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1391
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1391
Grades: 9-10
| 4 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williamson County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Williamson County, TX include Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Patsy Sommer Elementary School and Florence W Stiles Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Williamson County, TX?
160 public schools are located in Williamson County, TX.
What percentage of students in Williamson County, TX go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Williamson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson County, TX?
Williamson County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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