For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,851 students in 78610, TX (there are , serving 496 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 78610, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78610, TX are Olympia Hills, Elm Grove Elementary School and Carpenter Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78610 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78610, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78610, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 3-8
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Grades: 6-8
| 873 students
Rank: #55.
R C Barton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #66.
Buda Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #77.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #88.
Moe And Gene Johnson High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4260 Ranch Rd 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8512
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8512
Grades: 9-12
| 2,802 students
Rank: #99.
Jack C Hays High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 2,191 students
Rank: #1010.
Tom Green Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8438
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8438
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #1111.
Creedmoor Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5604 Fm 1327
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1212.
Live Oak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #1313.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 4-12
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
Doral Academy Of Texas
Charter School
1333 Firecracker
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Grades: PK-7
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
155 Vista Gardens Dr
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8517
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8517
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
78610, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Grades: PK-2
| 294 students
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 8
| 638 students
S T A R El Daep (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4125 Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78610, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78610, TX include Olympia Hills, Elm Grove Elementary School and Carpenter Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78610?
15 public schools are located in 78610.
What percentage of students in 78610 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 78610 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78610?
78610 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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