Best Schools in Zilker, Austin, TX
Zilker, Austin, TX has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,001 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Zilker don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Zilker, Austin, TX
The top high schools in Zilker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Austin H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2317 Students
2. Travis Early College H S
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Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1137 Students
Best Middle Schools in Zilker, Austin, TX
The top middle schools in Zilker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. O Henry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
2. Lively Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1107 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Zilker, Austin, TX
The top elementary schools in Zilker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barton Hills El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
2. Zilker El
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Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 488 Students
3. Mathews El
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Austin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
4. Becker El
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Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Zilker, Austin, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Zilker, Austin, TX has a total population of 9,153 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Zilker, Austin, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Zilker, Austin, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Zilker, Austin, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Zilker, Austin, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Zilker, Austin, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Zilker, Austin, TX
How many schools are in Zilker, Austin, TX?
Zilker, Austin, TX has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,001 students in total.
How do schools in Zilker perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Zilker score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Zilker don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Zilker?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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