Public schools in Cedar Park, TX
19 open public schools with an address in Cedar Park, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,034
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Cedar Park public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Cedar Park, TX: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,034 students, an average of 891 per school. The largest campus is Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), and the largest elementary school is Basis Cedar Park Pri (859).
Leander ISD operates the most schools here (17), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 18% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cedar Park
Elementary schools in Cedar Park
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Mae Faubion El Leander ISD | PK–05 | 353 | 10.6:1 | |
| Basis Cedar Park Pri Basis Texas · Charter | KG–05 | 859 | 16.9:1 | |
| C C Mason El Leander ISD | PK–05 | 691 | 13.6:1 | |
| Charlotte Cox El Leander ISD | PK–05 | 534 | 11.7:1 | |
| Cypress El Leander ISD | PK–05 | 506 | 13.1:1 | |
| Deer Creek El Leander ISD | PK–05 | 638 | 14.2:1 | |
| Lois F Giddens El Leander ISD | PK–05 | 483 | 10.4:1 | |
| Officer Leonard a Reed El Leander ISD | KG–05 | 638 | 10.9:1 | |
| Patricia Knowles El Leander ISD | PK–05 | 683 | 10.5:1 | |
| Pauline Naumann El Leander ISD | PK–05 | 473 | 12.6:1 | |
| Ronald Reagan El Leander ISD | PK–05 | 800 | 13.6:1 | |
| Westside El Leander ISD | KG–05 | 504 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Cedar Park
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artie L Henry Middle Leander ISD | 06–08 | 1,347 | 14.4:1 | |
| Cedar Park Middle Leander ISD | 06–08 | 1,365 | 15.8:1 | |
| Running Brushy Middle Leander ISD | 06–08 | 1,120 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Cedar Park
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park H S Leander ISD | 09–12 | 2,155 | 15.3:1 | |
| Denise Geiger Compass Center Leander ISD · Alternative School | 12–12 | — | — | |
| Vista Ridge H S Leander ISD | 09–12 | 2,480 | 15.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cedar Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basis Cedar Park Basis Texas · Charter | 06–11 | 405 | 15.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.4%
- Hispanic26%
- Black3.6%
- Asian21.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Cedar Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,034 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cedar Park
How many public schools are in Cedar Park, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Cedar Park: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 16,034 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cedar Park?
Schools with an address in Cedar Park belong to 2 education agencies, led by Leander ISD (17 schools), Basis Texas (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cedar Park?
Vista Ridge H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cedar Park, with 2,480 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cedar Park?
Yes. 2 of the 19 public schools in Cedar Park are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Basis Cedar Park, Basis Cedar Park Pri. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cedar Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cedar Park public schools is 13.4:1, lower than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cedar Park guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities