For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,430 students in 78745, TX (there are , serving 690 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 78745, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78745, TX are Sunset Valley Elementary School, Valor South Austin and Wayside Eden Park Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78745 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78745, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78745, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Jones Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2392
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2392
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Foremost Dr
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Grades: K-12
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6215 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Joslin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Berkeley Ave
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2067
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2067
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #66.
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W St Elmo Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4477
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4477
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Austin Oaks
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1407 W Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6405 Cir S Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4453
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-4453
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Odom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Turtle Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2388
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2388
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1010.
Bedichek Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Bill Hughes Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-3265
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-3265
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1111.
Crockett Echs
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2532
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2532
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #1212.
Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1106 W Dittmar Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 3-12
| 56 students
78745, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78745, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78745, TX include Sunset Valley Elementary School, Valor South Austin and Wayside Eden Park Academy.
How many public schools are located in 78745?
12 public schools are located in 78745.
What percentage of students in 78745 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 78745 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78745?
78745 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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