For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,514 students in 78642, TX (there are , serving 589 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 78642, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78642, TX are Bill Burden Elementary School, Liberty Hill Elementary School and Santa Rita Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78642 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78642, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78642, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bill Burden Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Stonewall Pkwy
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-4400
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Loop 332
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 515-6514
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 515-6514
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
532 Santa Rita Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3360
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3360
Grades: PK-5
| 1,027 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Rita Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 E Santa Rita Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3380
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3380
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #55.
Louine Noble Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Loop 332
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3200
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Hill Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13125 W State Hwy 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3300
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 379-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 976 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty Hill High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16500 W State Hwy 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-5500
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,213 students
Rank: #88.
Ki Charter Academy Liberty Hill
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12550 Hwy 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 528-2100
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 528-2100
Grades: 4-12
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
450 Cr 258
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-5580
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-5580
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
89 E Santa Rita Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-5580
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 260-5580
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
78642, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jhw Inspire Academy - Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12550 State Route 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(210) 638-5100
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(210) 638-5100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78642, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78642, TX include Bill Burden Elementary School, Liberty Hill Elementary School and Santa Rita Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78642?
10 public schools are located in 78642.
What percentage of students in 78642 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 78642 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78642?
78642 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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