best public schools in Austin

the best public schools in Austin

What schools you need to check out before moving here

By: Hadeed Khan

doss eleMentArY school

With an 8/10 in student progress and a 10/10 in test scores, this school has promising results. The school is located on Far West Blvd and Northledge Drive. The school has a brand new, large campus that opened in 2021. The school overlooks Murchison Middle school which provides stunning views when the sun is setting. The school has an impressive discipline rate. The exam scores for math, science, and reading are all much higher than the state average. Another top Elementary school is Kiker Elementary.

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liberAl Arts And science AcedeMY (lAsA)

With an 8/10 in student progress and a 10/10 in test scores, this school also has good results. The school is located off of Slaughter Lane and FM 1826. The discipline rates are high, and The exam scores for math, science, writing, social studies, and reading are all much higher than the state average. The 8th-grade Algebra I participation rate is above average at 33% and the algebra pass rate is at a stunning 100%. Some other middle schools to consider are Kealing MS and Murchison MS.

LASA is ranked as #41 nationwide and #5 in Texas. It has a 10/10 in college readiness, and the test scores show a 100% average for English 2, English, Biology, and US History, and an 82% average in Algebra I, which is above the state average. It has an intensive cirriculum and hands on learning. Other schools to consider include Anderson High, Westlake High and Westwood High.

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universitY of texAs At Austin

With over 12 thousand courses, 156 undergrad degree programs, and 237 graduate degree programs The University of Texas at Austin is ranked as the second best university in Texas and #42 in the nation. The acceptence rate is 32% and the Graduation rate is 81%. It is recognized for research, higher education, business and arts. It is one of the largest universies in the nation. It is home to about 51, 000 and has the 7th largest college library in the country.

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