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Best 78634 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,977 students in 78634, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78634, TX are Howard Norman Elementary School, Ray Elementary School and Hutto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78634 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78634, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78634, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Norman Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Llano River Trail
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Ray Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 Swindoll Ln
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Hutto Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Mager Ln
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-2094
Gr: PK-5 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Haybarn Ln
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-5410
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Hutto Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1005 Exchange Blvd
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-4541
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3160 Limmer Loop
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-5430
Gr: PK-5 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Nadine Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Carl Stern Blvd
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Hutto Ninth Grade Center
(Math: 27% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Destiny Ln
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-3771
Gr: 9 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Farley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Cr 137
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Hutto High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Chris Kelley Blvd
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Gus Almquist
1000 Haybarn Ln
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-3771
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Hutto Virtual Academy
309 E Live Oak St
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-3020
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Martinez Elementary School
301 Main Hippo Dr
Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-3771

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78634, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78634, TX include Howard Norman Elementary School, Ray Elementary School and Hutto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78634?
13 public schools are located in 78634.
What is the racial composition of students in 78634?
78634 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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