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Best 78721 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,415 students in 78721, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78721, TX are Lasa High School, Ortega Elementary School and Idea Health Professions College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78721 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78721, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5272
Gr: 9-12 | 1,616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Ortega Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1135 Garland Ave
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: 6-11 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2085
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Idea Health Professions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Norman-sims Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Tannehill Ln
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Mlk Blvd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78721, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78721, TX include Lasa High School, Ortega Elementary School and Idea Health Professions College Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in 78721?
8 public schools are located in 78721.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721?
78721 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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