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Best 78748 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,849 students in 78748, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 481 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78748, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78748, TX are Baranoff Elementary School, Cowan Elementary School and Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78748 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78748, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78748, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baranoff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12009 Buckingham Gate Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2817 Kentish Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Mairo St
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9400 Texas Oaks Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Kocurek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9800 Curlew Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2547
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Akins Early College High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10701 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-9900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Paredes Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10100 S Mary Moore Searight Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78748, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78748, TX include Baranoff Elementary School, Cowan Elementary School and Williams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78748?
7 public schools are located in 78748.
What percentage of students in 78748 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78748 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78748?
78748 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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