For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,609 students in 78702, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78702, TX are Kealing Middle School, Alternative Learning Center and Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78702 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78702, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78702, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-7 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Haskell St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3243
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3243
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Travis County J J A E P
Alternative School
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78702, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78702, TX include Kealing Middle School, Alternative Learning Center and Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute.
How many public middle schools are located in 78702?
6 public middle schools are located in 78702.
What is the racial composition of students in 78702?
78702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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