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Best 78745 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,561 students in 78745, TX (there are 8 private schools, serving 834 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 78745, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78745, TX are Sunset Valley Elementary School, Wayside Eden Park Academy and Joslin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78745 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78745, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78745, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 Jones Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2392
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6215 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Joslin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 Berkeley Ave
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2067
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W St Elmo Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4477
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6405 Cir S Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4453
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Odom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Turtle Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2388
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Bedichek Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 Bill Hughes Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-3265
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Crockett Early College High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5601 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2532
Gr: 9-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 W Dittmar Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 3-11 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Ki Charter - Austin
Charter School
1407 W Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(210) 705-9914
Gr: 7-9 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78745, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78745, TX include Sunset Valley Elementary School, Wayside Eden Park Academy and Joslin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78745?
11 public schools are located in 78745.
What percentage of students in 78745 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 78745 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78745?
78745 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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