Ruth Barron Elementary

Ruth Barron Elementary sits in Pflugerville, a fast-growing suburb northeast of Austin where you get a taste of the Texas Hill Country without the Austin price tag — but the academic numbers here suggest families looking for strong classroom performance may want to do some extra research before enrolling. Math scores show more promise than English, and science is a real bright spot worth noting. Families who are engaged and proactive about supplementing their child's education, or those drawn to Pflugerville's affordability and community feel, may find it a workable fit, especially given the area's ongoing growth and investment in its schools.