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Best 78626 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,663 students in 78626, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 639 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78626, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78626, TX are Gateway College Preparatory School, Carver Elementary School and Charles A Forbes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78626 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78626, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78626, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Gr: K-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4901 Scenic Lake Dr
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Charles A Forbes Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1911 Ne Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Georgetown High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2211 N Austin Ave
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Goodwater Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Stadium Dr
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 966-5484
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
James E Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Rockride Ln
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
George Wagner Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Rockride Ln
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1830
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Pat Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Ne Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
East View High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4490 E University Ave
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Annie Purl Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1953 Maple St
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
El #12
1010 Patriot View Pkwy
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5000
Rank: n/an/a
Georgetown Alter Prog
Alternative School
502 Patriot Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5196
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Harmony Science Academy - Georgetown
Charter School
201 Blue Ridge Dr
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 386-1903
Rank: n/an/a
Middle #5
1014 Patriot View Pkwy
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5000
Rank: n/an/a
S T E P - C O R E
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 10-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
S T E P - Detention
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 746-2124
Gr: 10 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
S T E P - J J A E P
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 746-2124
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
S T E P Detention
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5000
Gr: 7-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Step - Detention
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Gr: 8-11 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Step --detention
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Gr: 9-11 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78626, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78626, TX include Gateway College Preparatory School, Carver Elementary School and Charles A Forbes Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78626?
20 public schools are located in 78626.
What percentage of students in 78626 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78626 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78626?
78626 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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