For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,984 students in 78756, TX (there are , serving 311 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 78756, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78756, TX are Mccallum High School and Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78756 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78756, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78756, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccallum High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 Sunshine Dr
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-2519
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-2519
Gr: 9-12 | 1,861 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Gr: 4-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78756, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78756, TX include Mccallum High School and Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired.
How many public schools are located in 78756?
2 public schools are located in 78756.
What percentage of students in 78756 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 78756 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78756?
78756 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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