Recently, Austin Monthly released their yearly Best Schools in Austin issue and it had some interesting findings. Some of the ratings aligned with what we see on sites like Great Schools and others were slightly different. The rankings from Austin Monthly Magazine’s lists were based on findings from Texas non-profit, Children at Risk. Every year, this children’s advocacy group publishes a “best schools” list. They rank public schools in all four of Texas’ major metros. Here, we’ll show you their findings for the top 25 public high schools in Austin.
Mapped: Top 25 Public High Schools in Austin
Looking for a good high school district in a certain area of Austin? Here we’ve mapped out where the top 25 high schools in Austin are located around town. Click on the markers to learn a little bit more about the school and get a link to where you can search homes for sale in those Austin high school districts.
Methodology Behind Top 25 Public High Schools in Austin Selection
To make the list, Children at Risk looked at public, charter and magnet schools in the Austin metro area. They assigned a letter grade to each school and also ranked them compared to other schools in Texas. You can learn more about the methodology behind their selections here.
Top 25 Public High Schools in Austin
We’ve put together the list of top 25 public high schools in Austin in table format to give you an overview. Then, we’ve broken down each district with some additional info on size and price for the public schools. Charter schools are not geographically zoned, so we did not include those in the break out.
| Rank | School | District | City | Zip | TX Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LASA | Austin ISD (Magnet) | Austin | 78724 | 13 | A+ |
| 2 | Richards School for Young Women | Austin ISD (Magnet) | Austin | 78704 | 27 | A+ |
| 3 | Chaparral Star Academy | Charter | Austin | 78728 | 60 | A |
| 4 | Westlake | Eanes ISD | Austin | 78746 | 64 | A |
| 5 | Westwood | Round Rock ISD | Austin | 78750 | 77 | A |
| 6 | NYOS | Charter | Austin | 78753 | 86 | A |
| 7 | Meridian World School | Charter | Round Rock | 78664 | 92 | A |
| 8 | Bowie | Austin ISD | Austin | 78749 | 100 | A |
| 9 | Anderson | Austin ISD | Austin | 78759 | 131 | A- |
| 10 | Round Rock | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock | 78681 | 148 | A- |
| 11 | Vandegrift | Leander ISD | Austin | 78750 | 161 | A- |
| 12 | Lake Travis | Lake Travis ISD | Austin | 78738 | 167 | A- |
| 13 | Harmony Science Academy | Charter | Pflugerville | 78660 | 169 | A- |
| 14 | McCallum | Austin ISD | Austin | 78756 | 276 | A- |
| 15 | Vista Ridge | Leander ISD | Cedar Park | 78613 | 205 | B+ |
| 16 | Gateway College Prep | Charter | Georgetown | 78626 | 215 | B+ |
| 17 | Thrall | Thrall ISD | Thrall | 76578 | 229 | B+ |
| 18 | Dripping Springs | Dripping Springs ISD | Dripping Springs | 78620 | 289 | B+ |
| 19 | Hendrickson | Pflugerville ISD | Pflugerville | 78660 | 296 | B |
| 20 | Cedar Park | Leander ISD | Cedar Park | 78613 | 363 | B |
| 21 | Manor New Technology | Manor ISD | Manor | 78653 | 374 | B |
| 22 | McNeil | Round Rock ISD | Austin | 78729 | 377 | B |
| 23 | Leander | Leander ISD | Leander | 78641 | 400 | B |
| 24 | Rouse | Leander ISD | Leander | 78641 | 420 | B |
| 25 | Haromy School of Political Science | Charter | Austin | 78717 | 463 | B- |
#4: Westlake High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: West Austin, 78746
- Great Schools Rating: 9/10
- School District: Eanes ISD
- Middle School(s): West Ridge or Hill Country
- Price Range: $350k-$7MM
- Average Price: $1,170,948
- Median Price: $917,500
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average Square Footage: 3,548
- Year Built: 1951-2018
- Neighborhoods: Austin Lake Hills, Barton Creek West, Beecave Woods, Davenport Ranch, Lost Creek, Lakes Edge, Rob Roy, Senna Hills, Seven Oaks, Westview on Lake Austin, Westwood, Woodhaven
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Westlake High School page.
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#5: Westwood High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78750
- Great Schools Rating: 9/10
- School District: Round Rock ISD
- Middle School(s): Canyon Vista or Noel Grisham
- Price Range: $200k-$4.25MM
- Average Price: $470,982
- Median Price: $441,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,488
- Year Built: 1960-2017
- Neighborhoods: Balcones Village, Barrington Oaks, Canyon Creek, Estates of Brentwood, Great Hills, Milwood, Oak Forest, Park at Spicewood Springs, Spicewood at Balcones Village, Spicewood at Bullcreek, Spicewood Estates
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Westwood High School page.
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#8: Bowie High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Southwest Austin, 78749
- Great Schools Rating: 9/10
- School District: Austin ISD
- Middle School(s): Bailey, Covington, Gorzycki or Small
- Price Range: $225k-$2.5MM
- Average Price: $468,227
- Median Price: $435,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,559
- Year Built: 1970-2018
- Neighborhoods: Avana, Brides at Bear Creek, Brodie Springs, Cherry Creek, Circle C, Greyrock Ridge, Legend Oaks, Maple Run, Meridian, Oak Creek Parke, Olympic Heights West, Ridgeview, Scenic Brook West, Sendera, Shady Hollow, Village at Western Oaks
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Bowie High School page.
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#9: Anderson High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78759
- Great Schools Rating: 8/10
- School District: Austin ISD
- Middle School(s): Burnet or Murchison
- Price Range: $200k-$1.8MM
- Average Price: $539,845
- Median Price: $484,100
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,282
- Year Built: 1954-2018
- Neighborhoods: Angus Valley, Balcones Woods, Cat Mountain North, Champions Forest, Great Hills, Jester Estates, Lakewood, Mesa Park, Milwood, Northwest Hills, Northwood, Preston Oaks, Scofield Farms, Vista West, Walnut Crossing
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Anderson High School page.
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#10: Round Rock High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Round Rock, 78681
- Great Schools Rating: 8/10
- School District: Round Rock ISD
- Middle School(s): CD Fulkes, Cedar Valley, Chisholm Trail or Walsh
- Price Range: $250k-$850k
- Average Price: $359,627
- Median Price: $343,225
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,563
- Year Built: 1960-2018
- Neighborhoods: Behrens Ranch, Cat Hollow, Fern Bluff, Hidden Glen, Highland Horizon, Oaklands, Ranch at Brushy Creek, Sendero Springs, Stone Canyon, Walsh Ranch, Wood Glen, Woods of Brushy Creek
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Round Rock High School page.
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#11: Vandegrift High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78750
- Great Schools Rating: 8/10
- School District: Leander ISD
- Middle School(s): Canyon Ridge or Four Points
- Price Range: $300k-$5.5MM
- Average Price: $678,701
- Median Price: $560,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average Square Footage: 3,458
- Year Built: 1950-2018
- Neighborhoods: Canyon Creek, Grandview Hills, McCormick Ranch on Lake Austin, Long Canyon, Parke, Preserve at Four Points, River Place, Steiner Ranch, Versante Canyon, Westminster Glen
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Vandegrift High School page.
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#12: Lake Travis High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Lake Travis, 78738
- Great Schools Rating: 8/10
- School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Middle School(s): Hudson Bend or Lake Travis
- Price Range: $150k-$4MM
- Average Price: $614,718
- Median Price: $515,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average Square Footage: 3,113
- Year Built: 1940-2018
- Neighborhoods: Bella Colinas, Belvedere, Costa Bella, Falconhead, Flintrock at Hurst Creek, Hills of Lakeway, Ladera, Lake Pointe, Lakeway, Preserve at Barton Creek, Ridge at Alta Vista, Rocky Creek, Rough Hollow, Serene Hills, Spanish Oaks, Sweetwater, Uplands
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Lake Travis High School page.
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#14: McCallum High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Central Austin, 78756
- Great Schools Rating: 7/10
- School District: Austin ISD
- Middle School(s): Kealing, Lamar or Webb
- Price Range: $200k-$12.5MM
- Average Price: $622,276
- Median Price: $525,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
- Average Square Footage: 1,891
- Year Built: 1898-2018
- Neighborhoods: Allandale, Hyde Park, North Loop, Cherrywood, Northwest Hills, Crestview, Brentwood, Swede Hill, Chestnut
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near McCallum High School page.
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#15: Vista Ridge High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Cedar Park, 78613
- Great Schools Rating: 8/10
- School District: Leander ISD
- Middle School(s): Artie L Henry or Stiles
- Price Range: $175k-$1.2MM
- Average Price: $358,186
- Median Price: $330,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,504
- Year Built: 1975-2018
- Neighborhoods: Abrantes, Avery Ranch, Buttercup Creek, Caballo Ranch, Creekview, Edgewater, Forest Oaks, Oakmont Forest, Park Place, Parkwest Estates, Ranch at Brushy Creek, Red Oaks, Silver Oak, Silverado West, Vista Oaks, West Park Estates, West Parke, Whitestone Landing, Woodford Estates
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Vista Ridge High School page.
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#18: Dripping Springs High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Dripping Springs, 78620
- Great Schools Rating: 7/10
- School District: Dripping Springs ISD
- Middle School(s): Dripping Springs or Sycamore Springs
- Price Range: $175k-$1.2MM
- Average Price: $358,186
- Median Price: $330,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,504
- Year Built: 1975-2018
- Neighborhoods: Arrowhead Ranch, Belterra, Butler Ranch Estates, Caliterra, Deer Creek Ranch, Deerfield Estates, Founders Ridge, Headwaters, High Pointe, Howard Ranch, Legacy Trails, Reunion Ranch, Rim Rock, Saddletree Ranch, Saratoga Hills, Sawyer Ranch, Sunset Canyon, West Cave Estates
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Dripping Springs High School page.
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#19: Hendrickson High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Pflguerville, 78660
- Great Schools Rating: 7/10
- School District: Pflugerville ISD
- Middle School(s): Cele, Kelly Lane or Park Crest
- Price Range: $175k-$700k
- Average Price: $280,529
- Median Price: $273,500
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,330
- Year Built: 1979-2018
- Neighborhoods: Avalon, Blackhawk, Cantarra Meadow, Commons at Rowe Lane, Falcon Pointe, Highland Park, Penley Park, Sorento, Verona, Villages of Hidden Lake
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Hendrickson High School page.
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#20: Cedar Park High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Cedar Park, 78613
- Great Schools Rating: 8/10
- School District: Leander ISD
- Middle School(s): Cedar Park
- Price Range: $175k-$1.5MM
- Average Price: $378,829
- Median Price: $345,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,591
- Year Built: 1960-2018
- Neighborhoods: Anderson Mill West, Bella Vista, Buttercup Creek, Caspita Hopper, Cypress Bend, Cypress Canyon, Cypress Mill, Oakwood Glen, Ranch at Cypress Creek, Ranch at Deer Creek, Twin Creeks
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#22: McNeil High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Northwest Austin, 78729
- Great Schools Rating: 7/10
- School District: Leander ISD
- Middle School(s): Cedar Valley, Chisholm Trail, Deerpark or Pearson Ranch
- Price Range: $175k-$850k
- Average Price: $346,706
- Median Price: $325,500
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,191
- Year Built: 1972-2018
- Neighborhoods: Amber Oaks, Avery Ranch, Brushy Creek, Cat Hollow, Davis Spring, Forest North Estates, Hunters Chase, Lake Creek Park, Los Indios, Milwood, Oak Brook, Parmer Crossing, Pearson Place, Presidio Station, Preston Village, Silverstone, Wells Branch
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near McNeil High School page.
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#23: Leander High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Leander, 78641
- Great Schools Rating: 8/10
- School District: Leander ISD
- Middle School(s): Leander or Running Brushy
- Price Range: $150k-$2.1MM
- Average Price: $353,325
- Median Price: $300,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,552
- Year Built: 1960-2018
- Neighborhoods: Carriage Hills, Connelly’s Crossing, Crystal Falls, Gann Ranch, Mason Creek, Mason Hills, Travisso
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Leander High School page.
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#24: Rouse High School Homes
- Area of Town, Zip Code: Leander, 78641
- Great Schools Rating: 8/10
- School District: Leander ISD
- Middle School(s): Knox Wiley or Stiles
- Price Range: $150k-$2.1MM
- Average Price: $324,740
- Median Price: $284,024
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average Square Footage: 2,384
- Year Built: 1975-2018
- Neighborhoods: Benbrook Ranch, Block House Creek, Bryson, Caballo Ranch, Cedar Park Towncenter, Cold Springs, Deerbrooke, Grayson, Hazlewood, Horizon Park, Larkspur, Palmera Ridge, Parkside at Mayfield Ranch, Reagans Overlook, Sarita Valley, Summerlyn, Vista Oaks
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Homes Near Rouse High School page.
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Average price and size information from ACTRIS sold data 2/1/2018-1/31/2019. GreatSchools Ratings are from February 2019 and are subject to change at any time.
Curious About Other Viewpoints on the Best Public High Schools?
Children at Risk is not the only agency that gives their opinion on Austin school ratings. Newsweek also picks their annual Best High Schools in America Report, which landed 6 of these top 25 public high schools in Austin. Check out their list of Best Austin Area High Schools. GreatSchools.org and SchoolDigger.com are two other well known sites for researching and comparing public school ratings.
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