For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 9,994 students in Leander, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Leander, TX are Vista Ridge High School, Rouse High School and New Hope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leander, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Leander have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Leander, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vista Ridge High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Leander, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Ridge High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Vista Rdg
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1800
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,617 students
Rank: #22.
Rouse High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1222 Raider Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2000
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,036 students
Rank: #33.
New Hope High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 S W St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2200
Grades: 11-12
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Leander High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 S Bagdad Rd
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1000
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,202 students
Rank: #55.
Glenn High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Collaborative Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1400
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,129 students
Rank: #66.
Lago Vista High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5185 Lohman Ford Rd
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #77.
Leander Extended Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S W Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2230
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2230
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early College High School
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Grades: 9-10
| 204 students
Leander, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leander Extend Oppor Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 218
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Leander Extended Opportunity Center (Leo) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-2230
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Step - Core (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 943-3260
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Travis County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Travis County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
901 Neal St
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Leander, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Leander, TX include Vista Ridge High School, Rouse High School and New Hope High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leander?
9 public high schools are located in Leander.
What is the racial composition of students in Leander?
Leander public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Leander are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Leander include: Glenn High School vs. Leander High School, Leander High School vs. Glenn High School, Rouse High School vs. Leander High School
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