For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,946 students in 78748, TX (there are , serving 232 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 78748, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78748, TX are Baranoff Elementary School, Cowan Elementary School and Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78748 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78748, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78748, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baranoff Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12009 Buckingham Gate Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 Kentish Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Mairo St
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2525
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Casey Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9400 Texas Oaks Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6900
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Kocurek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Curlew Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2547
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 414-2547
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Akins High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10701 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-9900
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-9900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Paredes Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 S Mary Moore Searight Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6800
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78748, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78748, TX include Baranoff Elementary School, Cowan Elementary School and Williams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78748?
7 public schools are located in 78748.
What percentage of students in 78748 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 78748 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78748?
78748 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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