For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,410 students in 78641, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78641, TX are Leander Middle School, Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle School and Knox Wiley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78641 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78641, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78641, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leander Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S W St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1061 Collaborative Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3900
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,436 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Knox Wiley Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1526 Raider Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3600
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Leander Extended Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S W Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2230
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Valor Leander
Charter School
906 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 729-0159
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 729-0159
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
78641, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leander Extend Oppor Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 218
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Gr: K-12
Travis County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78641, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78641, TX include Leander Middle School, Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle School and Knox Wiley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78641?
5 public middle schools are located in 78641.
What is the racial composition of students in 78641?
78641 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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