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Best Austin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 74 public middle schools serving 40,913 students in Austin, TX. The top-ranked public middle schools in Austin, TX are Hill Country Middle School, Canyon Vista Middle School and West Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Austin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Austin, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill Country Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Vista Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9201 Scenic Bluff Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 732-9240
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Valley Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8139 Racine Trl
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 428-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bee Cave Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 Vail Divide
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pearson Ranch Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8901 Pearson Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 464-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7412 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Gr: K-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Gr: PK-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6201 Wynona St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11720 S Mopac Expy
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 646-4170
Gr: K-12 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Small Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Noel Grisham Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10805 School House Ln
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 428-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Hudson Bend Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15600 Lariat Trl
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
O Henry Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2610 W 10th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-3229
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Four Points Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9700 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Murchison Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 N Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
Gr: 6-8 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Gr: 6-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4020 Lost Oasis Hollow
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-4990
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2727.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
904 W 45th St Bldg #638
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 3-7 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Trinity Charter Schools - Tyler Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2902 Hwy 31 E
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #3232.
Deerpark Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8849 Anderson Mill Rd
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Convict Hill Rd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-3276
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3434.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: 6-11 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Austin, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Austin, TX include Hill Country Middle School, Canyon Vista Middle School and West Ridge Middle School. Austin has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public middle schools are located in Austin?
74 public middle schools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Austin are often viewed compared to one another?

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