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Best 78641 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 18,049 students in 78641, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 432 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 78641, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78641, TX are Tarvin Elementary School, Whitestone Elementary School and William J Winkley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78641 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78641, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78641, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tarvin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1280 Logan Del Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Whitestone Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
William J Winkley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Pow Wow
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Vista Ridge High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S Vista Rdg
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Jim Plain Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 S Brook Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Leander Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 S W St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Block House Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Creek Run Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7600
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1061 Collaborative Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Rouse High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1222 Raider Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
New Hope High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 S W St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2200
Gr: 11-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Horizon Park
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Knox Wiley Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1526 Raider Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Leander High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 S Bagdad Rd
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Christine Camacho Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Municipal Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Glenn High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 Collaborative Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Deer Creek Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Leander Extended Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S W Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Valor Leander
Charter School
906 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 729-0159
Gr: K-9 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78641, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78641, TX include Tarvin Elementary School, Whitestone Elementary School and William J Winkley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78641?
18 public schools are located in 78641.
What percentage of students in 78641 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 78641 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78641?
78641 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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