For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,457 students in 78732, TX (there are , serving 159 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78732, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78732, TX are River Ridge Elementary School, Laura Welch Bush Elementary School and Canyon Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78732 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78732, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78732, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12900 Tierra Grande Trl
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12600 Country Trails
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Steiner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Quinlan Park Rd
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78732, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78732, TX include River Ridge Elementary School, Laura Welch Bush Elementary School and Canyon Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78732?
4 public schools are located in 78732.
What percentage of students in 78732 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78732 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78732?
78732 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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