For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 568 students in the neighborhood of Highland, Austin, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Highland are Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland and Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland, Austin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Austin, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 414-2047
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 414-2047
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Austin, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Austin, TX include Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland and Brown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland, Austin?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland, Austin?
the neighborhood of Highland, Austin public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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