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Harmony Science Academy North Austin tops Pflugerville high schools in U.S. News 2025–26 rankings
No. 1 High School in Pflugerville

Harmony Public Schools – Central Texas announced that Harmony Science Academy North Austin, also known as Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville, has been ranked the No. 1 high school in Pflugerville in the 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report “Best High Schools” list.
The 6–12 campus also earned the No. 198 ranking, out of more than 1,500, statewide and No. 1,851 nationally, out of more than 24,000, with an overall score of 89.66 out of 100.
At HSA-Pflugerville, Advanced Placement® (AP®) participation is 73 percent. By comparison, 35.7 percent of U.S. public high school graduates and about 7 percent of Texas public high school graduates in the Class of 2024 took an AP exam.
The school’s total minority enrollment is 83 percent, and 71 percent of students are economically disadvantaged.
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As an additional honor, HSA-Pflugerville was voted Best Charter School in the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce “Best of Pflugerville” awards in both 2024 and 2025.
“We could not be prouder of our students whose hard work made this achievement possible, and of our dedicated educators who strive every day for excellence,” Principal Sabri Unal said. “This recognition isn’t just about rankings — it’s about a community committed to preparing future leaders through academic rigor, innovation and values.”
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Harmony Public Schools is a Texas-born, Texas-wide public charter school system with more than 60 campuses serving PreK-Grade 12 students in 23 cities across the state, including Greater Houston, DFW, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Waco, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Bryan, Beaumont, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander and the Rio Grande Valley. Harmony’s curriculum places a heavy focus on STEM skills, Character Education, project-based learning, and college readiness. Learn more about Harmony Public Schools-Central Texas HERE.
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About Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools are more than 60 high-performing PreK-12 college preparatory charter schools throughout Texas. Harmony blends the highest standards and expectations, with a rigorous math- and science-centered curriculum and dedicated and engaged teachers and families to cultivate excellence and prepare students to succeed in college, careers, and life. At Harmony Public Schools, we believe every child can succeed, and we are committed to helping them realize their full potential. To learn more about Harmony Public Schools, please visit harmonytx.org. Harmony is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students may apply at harmonytx.org/apply.