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Best Austin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,804 students in Austin County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 251 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Austin County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Austin County, TX are Sealy Elementary School, Brazos Middle School and West End Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Austin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Austin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sealy Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
723 Fm 2187
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3852
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Brazos Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
702 Educators Ln
Wallis, TX 77485
(979) 478-6814
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7453 Ernst Pkwy
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 357-2595
Gr: K-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Bellville J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1305 S Tesch
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5966
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Brazos High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16621 Hwy 36 S
Wallis, TX 77485
(979) 478-6832
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
O'bryant Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
414 S Tesch
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-3671
Gr: 4-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Bellville High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Schumann Rd
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-3681
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
O'bryant Primary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
413 S Tesch
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5907
Gr: PK-3 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Sealy J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
939 Tiger Ln
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3292
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Selman Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1741 Hwy 90 W
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-6659
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Sealy High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2372 Championship Dr
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3515
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Spicer Alter Educational Center
Alternative School
822 W Meyer
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-7095
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Austin County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Austin County, TX include Sealy Elementary School, Brazos Middle School and West End Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Austin County?
12 public schools are located in Austin County.
What percentage of students in Austin County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Austin County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Austin County?
Austin County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Austin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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