For the 2025 school year, there are 175 public schools serving 122,489 students in Williamson County, TX (there are , serving 7,048 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Williamson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Williamson County, TX are Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Patsy Sommer Elementary School and Elsa England Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Williamson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williamson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cactus Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 95% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Patsy Sommer Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16200 Avery Ranch Blvd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-0600
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Elsa England Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8801 Pearson Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-1211
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 704-1211
Gr: PK-5 | 1,012 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Valley Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8139 Racine Trl
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 428-2300
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 428-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,337 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Florence W Stiles Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Barley Ln
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,610 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Great Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 78% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
James Garland Walsh Middle School
(Math: 83% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Linda Herrington Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2850 Paloma Lake Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1900
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Pearson Ranch Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Pearson Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 464-5000
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 464-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Chandler Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 Stone Oak Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Rutledge Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11501 Staked Plains Dr
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 570-6500
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 570-6500
Gr: K-5 | 918 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Fern Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 77% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Meridian World School Llc
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 N Ih 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 660-5230
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 660-5230
Gr: K-12 | 1,729 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3261 Barley Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Gr: K-5 | 927 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Round Rock High School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 3,740 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Tarvin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1280 Logan Del Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Blackland Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2105 Via Sonoma Trl
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8600
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 741 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Garner Park Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 570-7100
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 570-7100
Gr: K-5 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Forest Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3805 Forest Creek Dr
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 464-5350
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 464-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2420 Zeppelin Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6300
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 Via Sonoma Trl
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8400
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,194 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Bill Burden Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Stonewall Pkwy
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-4400
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Teravista Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4419 Teravista Club Dr
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-0500
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 826 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2525.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2626.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 E Park St
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Pauline Naumann Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Brighton Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5800
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Rrisd Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 College Park Dr
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1650
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 704-1650
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Thrall Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Bounds St
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5293
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5293
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
Cedar Park Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Sun Chase Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3100
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,308 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
Thrall Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Bounds St
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5193
Thrall, TX 76578
(512) 898-5193
Gr: 5-8 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3232.
Redbud Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Ty Cobb Place
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 464-5000
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 464-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 El Salido Pkwy
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5400
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3434.
Deep Wood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3535.
Whitestone Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 888 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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Williamson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 E Ave E
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-4805
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-4805
Gr: 3-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Jhw Inspire Academy - Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12550 State Route 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(210) 638-5100
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(210) 638-5100
Gr: 6-12
Leander Extend Oppor Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 218
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Gr: K-12
Leander Extended Opportunity Center (Leo) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-2230
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Lott Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-2124
Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 746-2124
Gr: 10 | 1 student
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Gr: K-5
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 - Core (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Step - Core (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 943-3260
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
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
Step-core (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-3268
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-3268
Gr: 10 | 1 student
1901 Sunrise Rd
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8800
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8800
Gr: 9
Success Program East High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1801 Bowman Dr
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2901
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2901
Gr: 11-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Travis County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Gr: 8 | 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 J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Granger, TX 76530
(512) 859-2173
Granger, TX 76530
(512) 859-2173
Williamson County J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
603 Lakeway Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 948-4005
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 948-4005
Gr: 7-11 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
701 N College St
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2850
Gr: 10-11
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
Wm S Lott Juvenile Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 N Colorado St
Granger, TX 76530
(512) 859-2613
Granger, TX 76530
(512) 859-2613
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williamson County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Williamson County, TX include Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Patsy Sommer Elementary School and Elsa England Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Williamson County?
175 public schools are located in Williamson County.
What percentage of students in Williamson County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Williamson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson County?
Williamson County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Williamson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Williamson County include: Liberty Hill Middle School vs. Leander Middle School, Knox Wiley Middle School vs. Florence W Stiles Middle School, Pfc Robert P Hernandez Middle School vs. Ridgeview Middle School
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