Schools
Widely recognized as one of the premier public education systems in Texas, the schools in Round Rock serve as a major cornerstone of the community’s overall appeal. The area is celebrated for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative learning programs, and holistic student development from early childhood through graduation. Backed by strong community involvement, modern facilities, and dedicated educators, the local education landscape offers a nurturing environment where students are empowered to excel academically, creatively, and athletically.
Beyond foundational academics, the school system is distinguished by its rich variety of specialized opportunities tailored to diverse student interests. From nationally recognized Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tracks to robust STEM pathways, fine arts programs, and championship-caliber athletics, families have access to comprehensive educational experiences that prepare students for higher education and future careers. Combined with a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous growth, Round Rock’s educational environment consistently attracts families seeking a top-tier foundation for their children.
Which Schools Serve 20 Tate Lane?
Redbud Elementary
The assigned elementary, on Ty Cobb Place. It opened in 2021 and rates B from the Texas Education Agency.
2.6 mi/7 min off-peak Redbud Elementary
Hopewell Middle
The assigned middle school, on Gulf Way. About 1,200 students, and a B from the Texas Education Agency.
4.4 mi/11 min off-peak Hopewell Middle
Stony Point High
The assigned high school, about 2,500 students on Tiger Trail. It rates A from the Texas Education Agency.
3.8 mi/10 min off-peak Stony Point High
Texas State Round Rock
A full campus on University Boulevard, running undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
2.7 mi/7 min off-peak Texas State Round Rock
Austin Community College
Transfer credit, welding, automotive and health sciences, and the district’s Early College High School.
2.8 mi/7 min off-peak Austin Community CollegeWhat’s great about the schools here
Extra Curricular
Athletics
- The recordRecent seasons brought district titles in boys basketball and playoff appearances in girls basketball and football, with what the school calls strong showings in soccer, track and tennis.
- The rangeBaseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and volleyball, plus cheer and the Tiger Dancers.
Tickets are sold online and the district is cashless throughout, so a neighbour with no child at the school can still turn up on a Friday night.
Fine arts
- Six disciplinesBand, choir, orchestra, theater, visual arts and color guard, under a department chair rather than run off the side of somebody’s desk.
- How they placeThe Sapphire Color Guard finished second in the state. The band took All-Region honors, the choir took University Interscholastic League Sweepstakes awards, and the orchestra took top ratings.
Service and leadership
- Navy cadetsThe joint Stony Point and Cedar Ridge Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit has been named an Area 18 Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors and Most Outstanding Unit for three consecutive years, 2023-24 through 2025-26.
- College readinessStony Point runs Advancement Via Individual Determination, a college-readiness system aimed squarely at students in the academic middle rather than at the top of the class.
Questions people ask
Does Round Rock, Texas have good schools?
Yes. The Texas Education Agency rated Round Rock Independent School District B for 2025 to 2026, and 42 of its 59 campuses rated A or B. Stony Point High, the high school 20 Tate Lane is zoned to, rated A. The honest other half of that number is that two campuses in the district rated D; neither is one this address is zoned to. Figures read from the agency’s own campus data at txschools.gov on 1 September 2026.
Which high school in Round Rock, TX is considered the best?
By the state’s own measure there is no single best. The Texas Education Agency graded six Round Rock Independent School District high schools A for 2025 to 2026: Cedar Ridge, McNeil, Round Rock, Stony Point, Westwood and the Early College High School. The agency grades campuses; it does not rank them, so any list naming one winner is a private site applying its own formula. This address is zoned to Stony Point, which is one of the six.
Which middle school in Round Rock, TX is considered the best?
Seven of the district’s eleven middle schools carry the top grade, so again there is no official first place. The Texas Education Agency graded Canyon Vista, Cedar Valley, Chisholm Trail, Walsh, Grisham, Pearson Ranch and Ridgeview all A for 2025 to 2026. This address is zoned to Hopewell Middle, which rated B, and that is worth saying plainly rather than dressing up: Hopewell is a good school in a district where seven others graded higher.
What is Stony Point High School’s ranking in Texas?
Texas does not rank its high schools, so there is no state ranking to quote. What the state publishes is an accountability grade, and the Texas Education Agency graded Stony Point A for 2025 to 2026, which the school says is the first A in its history. Any numbered statewide rank comes from a private site applying its own formula. Stony Point is at 1801 Tiger Trail, it enrolls about 2,500 students, and it is an International Baccalaureate World School: its own programs page says it runs the Middle Years Programme for underclassmen and the Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors. It is the high school 20 Tate Lane is zoned to, 3.8 miles away.
What school district is Round Rock in?
Round Rock Independent School District, and 20 Tate Lane is inside it. Assignment in Texas is set by street address rather than by city or ZIP code, which is why the district publishes an address lookup instead of a list, and why a ZIP-code answer for 78665 is not reliable. Driven with this address, the district’s own School Zone Finder returns Redbud Elementary, Hopewell Middle and Stony Point High. Boundaries are redrawn as land builds out, and this parcel was moved once already by a February 2020 board vote, so confirm at roundrockisd.org before you enroll.