For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,158 students in 78681, TX (there are , serving 762 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, James Garland Walsh Middle School and Great Oaks Elementary 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 66% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78681, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cactus Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2901 Goldenoak Cir
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
James Garland Walsh Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,178 students
Rank: #33.
Great Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16455 Great Oaks Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6850
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #44.
Chandler Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 Stone Oak Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Fern Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17815 Park Vly
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2100
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #66.
Round Rock High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Deepwood Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,740 students
Rank: #77.
Deep Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 St Williams Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-4400
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
Brushy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3800 Stonebridge
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-3000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #99.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Oakridge Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2500
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #1010.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Chaparral Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-7600
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #1111.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Chisholm Vly Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-7700
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
Goals
Alternative School
300 N Lk Creek Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5153
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5153
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 62 students
78681, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
New Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78681, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78681, TX include Cactus Ranch Elementary School, James Garland Walsh Middle School and Great Oaks Elementary School.
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 60% 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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