For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,861 students in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Greater South River City are Travis Hts Elementary School, University High School and Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Travis Hts Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2010 Alameda Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-4495
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-4495
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
University High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2007 University Dr
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077
Gr: 9-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Lively Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Mary St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3207
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3207
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Graduation Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Travis Early College High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2527
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2527
Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin, TX include Travis Hts Elementary School, University High School and Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin?
the neighborhood of Greater South River City, Austin public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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