For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,640 students in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin, TX.
The top ranked public schools in North Lamar are Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, Guerrero Thompson and Idea Rundberg Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Schools in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Grades: 6-12
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Guerrero Thompson
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 E Rundberg
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-8400
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Rundberg Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Grades: K-5
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Braker Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-4499
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-4499
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin, TX include Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, Guerrero Thompson and Idea Rundberg Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin?
the neighborhood of North Lamar, Austin public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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