For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,457 students in 78732, TX (there are , serving 159 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78732, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78732, TX are River Ridge Elementary School, Laura Welch Bush Elementary School and Canyon Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78732 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78732, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78732, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12900 Tierra Grande Trl
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12600 Country Trails
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Steiner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Quinlan Park Rd
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78732, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78732, TX include River Ridge Elementary School, Laura Welch Bush Elementary School and Canyon Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78732?
4 public schools are located in 78732.
What percentage of students in 78732 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78732 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78732?
78732 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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