For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 883 students in the neighborhood of South Lamar, Austin, TX.
The top-ranked public school in South Lamar is Richards School For Young Women Leaders. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Lamar, Austin, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Lamar, Austin, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Lamar, Austin, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Lamar, Austin, TX include Richards School For Young Women Leaders.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lamar, Austin?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lamar, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Lamar, Austin?
the neighborhood of South Lamar, Austin public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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