What Are the Top-Ranked Schools in Austin?

According to Greatschools.org, these are the public elementary, middle, and high schools ranked either a 9/10 or 10/10 in the Austin metro area as of February 2025. If you’d like to search for homes based on school zoning, reach out! Looking in an area not zoned to these schools? There are plenty of great schools with lower ratings, and remember that school ratings can change over time. This list also includes only traditional public schools. There are public charters and private school options too.

Top Schools in Austin ISD

Elementary: Bryker Woods, Casis, Gullett, Zilker, Barton Hills, Highland Park, Bear Creek, Clayton, Mills

Middle: Gorzycki

High: LASA (magnet)

Top Schools in Leander ISD

Elementary: Tarvin, River Ridge, Laura Welch Bush, Rutledge

Middle: Canyon Ridge

Top Schools in Eanes ISD

Elementary: Barton Creek, Cedar Creek, Eanes, Bridge Point, Forest Trail

Middle: Hill Country, West Ridge

High: Westlake

Top Schools in Lake Travis ISD

Elementary: Lake Pointe, Serene Hills, Bee Cave, Rough Hollow

Middle: Bee Cave Middle, Lake Travis Middle

Top Schools in Round Rock ISD

Elementary: Chandler Oaks, Cactus Ranch, Fern Bluff, Great Oaks, Linda Herrington, Patsy Sommer, Laurel Mountain, Canyon Creek, Spicewood

Middle: James Garland Walsh, Cedar Valley Middle, Canyon Vista

High: Westwood

Top Schools in Dripping Springs

Elementary: Rooster Springs, Cypress Springs,

Middle: Sycamore Springs

Top Schools in Hays CISD

Elementary: Carpenter Hill, Elm Grove

Top Schools in Pflugerville ISD

Elementary: Carpenter

Top Schools in Bastrop ISD

High: Colorado River Collegiate Academy (early college high school)