For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,565 students in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Central East Austin are Kealing Middle School and Garza Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Garza Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Chicon
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-8600
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-8600
Gr: 10-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX include Kealing Middle School and Garza Independence High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin?
the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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