For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,537 students in 78727, TX (there are , serving 558 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 78727, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78727, TX are Summitt Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Parmer Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78727 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78727, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78727, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summitt Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12207 Brigadoon Ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-4484
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5214 Duval Rd
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-2580
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Parmer Lane Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1806 Parmer Ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 594-4000
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 594-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Westview Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Scofield Ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 594-2200
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 594-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78727, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78727, TX include Summitt Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Parmer Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78727?
4 public schools are located in 78727.
What percentage of students in 78727 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 78727 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78727?
78727 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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