Northwest Elementary

Northwest Elementary sits in the fast-growing 78728 zip code on Austin's northeastern edge, where suburban subdivisions and new development have brought a lot of families looking for affordability without straying too far from the city. Academically, the school faces some real challenges — scores in English, math, and science all fall in the lower tiers statewide — so families who prioritize test performance may want to weigh their options carefully within Pflugerville ISD. That said, Pflugerville ISD as a whole has a strong community feel and a reputation for being welcoming and diverse, which can matter just as much to families planting roots in this corner of the Austin metro.