For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,418 students in 78681, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78681, TX are Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Great Oaks Elementary School and James Garland Walsh Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78681 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78681, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78681, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cactus Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2901 Goldenoak Cir
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Great Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16455 Great Oaks Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6850
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
James Garland Walsh Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Chandler Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 Stone Oak Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 704-0400
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Fern Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17815 Park Vly
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2100
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Deep Wood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 St Williams Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-4400
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Brushy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Stonebridge
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-3000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Oakridge Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2500
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Chaparral Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-7600
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Chisholm Vly Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-7700
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 428-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 76%
78681, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5000
Gr: 9-12
New Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Gr: 9-12
1311 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 464-5022
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78681, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78681, TX include Cactus Ranch Elementary School, Great Oaks Elementary School and James Garland Walsh Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78681?
12 public elementary schools are located in 78681.
What is the racial composition of students in 78681?
78681 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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