281 schools in Austin

Texas · Public K-12

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Austin's 281 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 158,690 students (167 elementary, 42 middle, and 56 high).

7-year change in Austin

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

158,535

-4,388 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

262

+7 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

31%

was 33%

% Hispanic

49%

was 48%

% Black

was 8%

% Asian

10%

was 8%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Largest by enrollment

LAKE TRAVIS H S3,569 students BOWIE H S2,876 students WESTWOOD H S2,858 students

Excludes virtual / online schools.

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
PICKLE EL	Elementary	PK-05	407
PILLOW EL	Elementary	PK-05	356
PIONEER CROSSING EL	Elementary	PK-05	503
PLEASANT HILL EL	Elementary	PK-05	422
POND SPRINGS EL	Elementary	PK-05	532
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL-AUSTIN SOUTH CAMPUS	High	08-12	143
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL-AUSTIN WELLS BRANCH	High	09-12	101
PURPLE SAGE EL	Elementary	PK-05	502
REILLY EL	Elementary	PK-05	349
RICHARDS SCH FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS	High	06-12	920
RIDGETOP EL	Elementary	PK-05	396
RIVER OAKS EL	Elementary	PK-05	551
RIVER PLACE EL	Elementary	PK-05	589
RIVER RIDGE EL	Elementary	PK-05	370
RODRIGUEZ EL	Elementary	PK-06	372
ROOSTER SPRINGS EL	Elementary	PK-05	772
ROSEDALE	Combined	PK-12	179
RUTLEDGE EL	Elementary	KG-05	853
SADLER MEANS YWLA	Middle	06-08	278
SANCHEZ EL	Elementary	PK-06	479
SERENE HILLS EL	Elementary	PK-05	744
SETTLEMENT HOME	High	06-12	32
SMALL MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	1,253
SMITH EL	Elementary	PK-05	566
SPICEWOOD EL	Elementary	KG-05	691
ST ELMO EL	Elementary	PK-05	305
STEINER RANCH EL	Elementary	KG-05	417
SUMMITT EL	Elementary	PK-05	764
SUNSET VALLEY EL	Elementary	PK-05	441
SYCAMORE SPRINGS EL	Elementary	PK-05	674
SYCAMORE SPRINGS MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	1,043
TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - AUSTIN	High	09-12	168
TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY	Combined	03-12	413
TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL	Elementary	PK-02	303
TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL - AUSTIN CAMPUS	Elementary	KG-06	59
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED	Combined	03-12	129
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF	Combined	PK-12	500
TEXASWORKS - AUSTIN-WELLS BRANCH	High	09-12	24
THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT MLK	High	07-12	169
THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT SOUTHWEST KEY	Elementary	PK-06	159
THE EXCEL CENTER FOR ADULTS - SOUTH AUSTIN	High	09-12	114
THE REFUGE	Combined	M-M	·
THE TEXAS GIRLS SCHOOL	Elementary	M-M	·
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL H	High	09-12	0
TNC CAMPUS (TEXAS NEUROREHABILITATION CENTER)	Combined	03-11	57
TRAVIS CO J J A E P	Combined	M-M	·
TRAVIS CO J J A E P	Elementary	M-M	·
TRAVIS CO J J A E P	High	09-09	1
TRAVIS COUNTY DAY SCHOOL	Elementary	M-M	·
TRAVIS COUNTY J J A E P	High	07-12	7
TRAVIS COUNTY JJAEP	Elementary	M-M	·
TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	High	07-12	30
TRAVIS EARLY COLLEGE H S	High	09-12	1,011
TRAVIS HTS EL	Elementary	PK-05	469
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN H S	High	09-12	1,056
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL CHARTER SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	304
UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	Elementary	PK-KG	246
VALLEY VIEW EL	Elementary	KG-05	272
VALOR NORTH AUSTIN	Combined	KG-12	1,134
VALOR SOUTH AUSTIN	Combined	KG-12	1,364
VANDEGRIFT H S	High	09-12	2,437
WALNUT CREEK EL	Elementary	PK-05	496
WAYSIDE ALTAMIRA ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-05	354
WAYSIDE EDEN PARK ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-05	235
WAYSIDE REAL LEARNING ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-05	644
WAYSIDE SCI-TECH MIDDLE AND H S	High	06-12	554
WEBB MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	502
WELLS BRANCH EL	Elementary	PK-05	558
WEST RIDGE MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	886
WESTLAKE ALTER	Combined	M-M	·
WESTLAKE H S	High	09-12	2,854
WESTVIEW MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	770
WESTWOOD H S	High	09-12	2,858
WIDEN EL	Elementary	PK-06	433
WILHELMINA DELCO EL	Elementary	PK-05	470
WILLIAMS EL	Elementary	PK-05	377
WINN MONTESSORI	Elementary	PK-05	370
WOOLDRIDGE EL	Elementary	PK-05	462
WOOTEN EL	Elementary	PK-05	272
ZAVALA EL	Elementary	PK-05	229
ZILKER EL	Elementary	PK-05	506

About Austin

Public education in Austin, Texas runs across 281 schools that serves roughly 158,690 students. By footprint, Austin sits in the expansive bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 167 elementary, 42 middle, 56 high, and 16 other.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 158,535 students, declined 3% from the 162,923 reported in SY 2017-18. Austin now counts 262 public schools, up from 255 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Austin discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Austin?

Austin, Texas has 281 public K-12 schools serving approximately 158,690 students.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Austin?

Austin has 167 elementary, 42 middle, 56 high, 16 combined-grade public schools.

What is the largest public school in Austin?

LAKE TRAVIS H S is the largest public school in Austin by enrollment, with approximately 3,569 students.

What school districts serve Austin?

Austin is served by 41 public school districts, including CHAPARRAL STAR ACADEMY, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL, HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CENTRAL TEXAS, LEARN4LIFE-AUSTIN, AUSTIN ISD and 36 others.

What grade levels do public schools in Austin cover?

Public schools in Austin serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Austin?

75 of the 281 public schools in Austin are charter schools.

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