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Best 78749 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,934 students in 78749, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 122 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 78749, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78749, TX are Mills Elementary School, Gorzycki Middle School and Bowie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78749 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78749, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78749, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6201 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7412 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Bowie High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4103 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Gr: 9-12 | 2,876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Small Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Patton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6001 Westcreek Dr
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-1780
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8101 Croftwood Dr
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-2537
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Convict Hill Rd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-3276
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78749, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78749, TX include Mills Elementary School, Gorzycki Middle School and Bowie High School.
How many public schools are located in 78749?
7 public schools are located in 78749.
What percentage of students in 78749 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 78749 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78749?
78749 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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