For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,808 students in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Harris Ridge are Wilhelmina Delco Elementary School, Dessau Middle School and Dessau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Harris Ridge, Austin, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilhelmina Delco Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12900 A Dessau Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 594-6200
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 594-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Dessau Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12900 Dessau Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 594-2600
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 594-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Dessau Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Dessau Ridge Ln
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 594-4600
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 594-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin, TX include Wilhelmina Delco Elementary School, Dessau Middle School and Dessau Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin?
the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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