For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 10,564 students in 78626, TX (there are , serving 647 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78626, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78626, TX are Gateway College Preparatory School, Carver Elementary School and Charles A Forbes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78626 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78626, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78626, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Gr: K-12 | 1,626 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 Scenic Lake Dr
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5070
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Charles A Forbes Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Ne Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5150
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Georgetown High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2211 N Austin Ave
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5100
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Goodwater Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Stadium Dr
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 966-5484
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 966-5484
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
James E Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Rockride Ln
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1820
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
George Wagner Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
507 E University Ave
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1830
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1830
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Pat Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Ne Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5060
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
East View High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4490 E University Ave
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1800
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Annie Purl Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1953 Maple St
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5080
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Georgetown Alter Prog
Alternative School
502 Patriot Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5196
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5196
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
S T E P - C O R E
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
S T E P - Detention
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Gr: 8-11 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
S T E P - J J A E P
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
S T E P - Jjaep
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
S T E P Detention
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5000
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step - Core
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step - Detention
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Gr: 9-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Step - Jjaep
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Step --detention
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
78626, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rock Springs High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 Southeast Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 819-9400
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 819-9400
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
S T E P - C O R E (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 10-11 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
S T E P - C O R E (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students
S T E P - Detention (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 9-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
S T E P - J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 746-2124
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 746-2124
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
S T E P - J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Step - Detention (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 8-11 | 2 students
Step - Jjaep (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Gr: 7-11 | 2 students
Step - Jjaep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Williamson County Core/jjaep (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Williamson County Juvenile Detention Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78626, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78626, TX include Gateway College Preparatory School, Carver Elementary School and Charles A Forbes Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78626?
21 public schools are located in 78626.
What percentage of students in 78626 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78626 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78626?
78626 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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