For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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
Gr: 11-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: 9-10 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Leander, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leander Extend Oppor Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 218
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Step - Core (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 943-3260
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
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
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Travis County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
901 Neal St
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Gr: 10 | 1 student
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