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Best 78681 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,344 students in 78681, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 780 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 78681, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78681, TX are Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Great Oaks Elementary School and James Garland Walsh Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78681 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78681, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78681, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cactus Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2901 Goldenoak Cir
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Great Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16455 Great Oaks Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
James Garland Walsh Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Chandler Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3800 Stone Oak Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Fern Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17815 Park Vly
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Round Rock High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Deepwood Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Deep Wood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
705 St Williams Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Brushy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3800 Stonebridge
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Oakridge Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Chaparral Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Chisholm Vly Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Goals
Alternative School
300 N Lk Creek Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5153
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
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1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78681, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78681?
13 public schools are located in 78681.
What percentage of students in 78681 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 78681 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78681?
78681 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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