Public schools in Georgetown, TX
41 open public schools with an address in Georgetown, operated by 11 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
41
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,237
34 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
5
0 virtual
An overview of Georgetown public schools
The federal directory lists 41 public schools in Georgetown, TX: 15 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high, 11 combined or other. The 34 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,237 students, an average of 507 per school. The largest campus is East View H S (2,206 students), and the largest elementary school is Wolf Ranch El (869).
Georgetown ISD operates the most schools here (21), and 7 regular districts have at least one Georgetown campus, plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14:1, similar to 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 5 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% 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 Georgetown
Georgetown ISD
Public school district
21 schools in Georgetown · 22 total
Hutto ISD
Public school district
3 schools in Georgetown · 17 total
Leander ISD
Public school district
3 schools in Georgetown · 51 total
Liberty Hill ISD
Public school district
3 schools in Georgetown · 13 total
Round Rock ISD
Public school district
3 schools in Georgetown · 60 total
Jarrell ISD
Public school district
2 schools in Georgetown · 8 total
Orenda Charter School
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Georgetown · 4 total
Goodwater Montessori School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Georgetown
Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas
Independent charter agency
1 school in Georgetown · 9 total
Taylor ISD
Public school district
1 school in Georgetown · 7 total
University of Texas University Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Georgetown · 23 total
Elementary schools in Georgetown
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Purl El Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 690 | 13.6:1 | |
| Berry Creek El Jarrell ISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Carver El Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 711 | 14.1:1 | |
| Frost El Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 289 | 10.7:1 | |
| Goodwater Montessori School Goodwater Montessori School · Charter | PK–05 | 323 | 19.8:1 | |
| Harmony Science Academy - Georgetown Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas · Charter | PK–06 | — | — | |
| James E Mitchell El Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 682 | 14.6:1 | |
| Jo Ann Ford El Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 504 | 14:1 | |
| Parkside El Leander ISD | PK–05 | 807 | 14.3:1 | |
| Pat Cooper El Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 630 | 13.7:1 | |
| Rancho Sienna El Liberty Hill ISD | KG–05 | 770 | 14.8:1 | |
| Raye McCoy El Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 486 | 12.1:1 | |
| Village El Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 486 | 13.7:1 | |
| Williams El Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 729 | 14.4:1 | |
| Wolf Ranch El Georgetown ISD | PK–05 | 869 | 15.9:1 |
Middle schools in Georgetown
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles a Forbes Middle Georgetown ISD | 06–08 | 803 | 15.2:1 | |
| Douglas Benold Middle Georgetown ISD | 06–08 | 720 | 14:1 | |
| George Wagner Middle Georgetown ISD | 06–08 | 837 | 13.2:1 | |
| James Tippit Middle Georgetown ISD | 06–08 | 728 | 13.3:1 | |
| S T E P Detention Taylor ISD · Alternative School | 06–07 | 2 | — |
High schools in Georgetown
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Richarte H S Georgetown ISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 92 | 7.9:1 | |
| East View H S Georgetown ISD | 09–12 | 2,206 | 15.7:1 | |
| Gateway Tech H S Orenda Charter School · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 49 | 48.5:1 | |
| Georgetown Alter Prog Georgetown ISD · Alternative School | 07–12 | 28 | 3.5:1 | |
| Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute University of Texas University Charter School · Charter · Alternative School | 05–12 | 27 | 9.2:1 | |
| Georgetown H S Georgetown ISD | 09–12 | 2,059 | 15.5:1 | |
| S T E P - C O R E Round Rock ISD · Alternative School | 08–12 | 2 | — | |
| S T E P - Detention Round Rock ISD · Alternative School | 08–12 | 9 | — | |
| Step - JJAEP Leander ISD · Alternative School | 11–12 | — | — | |
| Step - JJAEP Liberty Hill ISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Georgetown
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway College Preparatory School Orenda Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 1,681 | 18.1:1 | |
| S T E P - C O R E Georgetown ISD · Alternative School | 08–11 | 4 | 0.7:1 | |
| S T E P - Detention Georgetown ISD · Alternative School | 08–11 | 4 | 1:1 | |
| S T E P - J J A E P Georgetown ISD · Alternative School | 08–10 | 2 | 0.4:1 | |
| S T E P - J J A E P Jarrell ISD · Alternative School | 09–10 | 2 | — | |
| S T E P - J J A E P Round Rock ISD · Alternative School | 09–11 | — | — | |
| Step - Core Hutto ISD · Alternative School | 10–11 | 1 | — | |
| Step - Detention Leander ISD · Alternative School | 08–11 | 3 | — | |
| Step - Detention Liberty Hill ISD · Alternative School | 11–11 | — | — | |
| Step - JJAEP Hutto ISD · Alternative School | 07–11 | — | — | |
| Step --Detention Hutto ISD · Alternative School | 11–11 | 2 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.4%
- Hispanic40.2%
- Black6.4%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 34 Georgetown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,237 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Georgetown
How many public schools are in Georgetown, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 41 open public schools with a location address in Georgetown: 15 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high, 11 combined or other. Together they reported 17,237 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Georgetown?
Schools with an address in Georgetown belong to 11 education agencies, led by Georgetown ISD (21 schools), Hutto ISD (3 schools), Leander ISD (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Georgetown?
East View H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Georgetown, with 2,206 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Georgetown?
Yes. 5 of the 41 public schools in Georgetown are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Gateway College Preparatory School, Gateway Tech H S, Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Georgetown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Georgetown public schools is 14:1, similar to 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 Georgetown 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