If you’re looking for a top school district in Austin and don’t want to sift through ratings to find the neighborhoods with the best schools, you’ve come to the right place. In our Top Rated Schools blog series, we’re listing out the top 20 Austin neighborhoods with the best schools in every price range. In this post, we’ll show you where to find the Top 20 Austin neighborhoods with great schools $1MM-$1.5MM. Not sure which neighborhood is for your? Scroll down to read about our Austin Neighborhood Finder.
Mapped: Top 20 Austin Neighborhoods with Great Schools $1MM-$1.5MM
Prefer to get a visual look at where the top Austin neighborhood with great schools are? Check out our interactive map below. We’ve divided them into school districts in case you want to drill down.
Avana
- Zip Code: 78739
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Bear Creek, Gorzycki, Bowie
- Average Price: $1,277,779
- Median Price: $1,216,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,338
- Average Lot Size: 0.208 acres
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Avana Neighborhood Guide.
Avana Neighborhood Map
Avana Homes for Sale
Breakwater
- Zip Code: 78737
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Baldwin, Gorzycki, Bowie
- Average Price: $1,268,344
- Median Price: $1,216,060
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/5
- Average SqFt: 4,486
- Average Lot Size: 1 acre
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Breakwater Neighborhood Guide.
Breakwater Neighborhood Map
Breakwater Homes for Sale
Cat Mountain
- Zip Code: 78731
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Doss, Murchison, Anderson
- Average Price: $1,466,952
- Median Price: $1,261,500
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 2,982
- Average Lot Size: 0.267 acres
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Cat Mountain Neighborhood Guide.
Cat Mountain Neighborhood Map
Cat Mountain Homes for Sale
Falconhead West
- Zip Code: 78738
- School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Bee Cave, Bee Cave, Lake Travis
- Average Price: $1,026,555
- Median Price: $1,000,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,426
- Average Lot Size: 0.239 acres
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Falconhead West Neighborhood Guide.
Falconhead West Neighborhood Map
Falconhead West Homes for Sale
Flintrock at Hurst Creek
- Zip Code: 78738
- School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Lakeway, Hudson Bend, Lake Travis
- Average Price: $1,432,758
- Median Price: $1,500,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,710
- Average Lot Size: 0.331 acres
Flintrock at Hurst Creek is a resort style community with a guarded gate for added privacy. Built around Flintrock Falls Golf Course, some of the homes have golf course views. The majority of the neighborhood has a Tuscan or Mediterranean feel, which matches the topography. If you’re looking for a 24/7 guarded gate in this price range, Flintrock at Hurst Creek is the only place to find that in Austin.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Flintrock at Hurst Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Flintrock at Hurst Creek Neighborhood Map
Flintrock at Hurst Creek Homes for Sale
Great Hills
- Zip Code: 78759
- School District: Round Rock ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Kathy Caraway or Laurel Mountain, Canyon Vista, Westwood
- Average Price: $1,184,667
- Median Price: $1,175,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average SqFt: 2,891
- Average Lot Size: 0.376 acres
With mature trees, landscaped yards, hills and newer homes, Great Hills is one of Northwest Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods. Residents are drawn to Great Hills not only because of its unique look, but because of its proximity to major highways (183, 360, MoPac) and employers. Homes were built in the 1980s and 1990s, so they aren’t as cookie cutter as brand new neighborhoods, but still have desirable floorplans. If you’re looking for a location near Downtown, in the heart of Northwest Austin, Great Hills is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Great Hills Neighborhood Guide.
Great Hills Neighborhood Map
Great Hills Homes for Sale
Hills of Lost Creek
- Zip Code: 78746
- School District: Eanes ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Forest Trails, West Ridge, Westlake
- Average Price: $1,652,333
- Median Price: $1,237,500
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,017
- Average Lot Size: 0.444 acres
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Hills of Lost Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Hills of Lost Creek Neighborhood Map
Hills of Lost Creek Homes for Sale
Hyde Park
- Zip Code: 78751
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Lee or Ridgetop, Kealing, McCallum or Austin
- Average Price: $1,051,740
- Median Price: $1,000,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
- Average SqFt: 1,741
- Average Lot Size: 0.154 acres
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Hyde Park Neighborhood Guide.
Hyde Park Neighborhood Map
Hyde Park Homes for Sale
Jester
- Zip Code: 78750
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Hill, Murchison, Anderson
- Average Price: $1,089,618
- Median Price: $1,100,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average SqFt: 2,807
- Average Lot Size: 0.427 acres
Built alongside the West Bull Creek Greenbelt, Jester is one of the more hilly and picturesque neighborhoods in Northwest Austin. Comprised of several cul-de-sacs tucked into the side of the hill, you’ll find large lots and private streets. Residents are attracted to Jester because of the views and its proximity to 360, 183 and Northwest Austin employers.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Jester Neighborhood Guide.
Jester Neighborhood Map
Jester Homes for Sale
Lake Ridge Estates
- Zip Code: 78733
- School District: Eanes ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Valley View, West Ridge, Westlake
- Average Price: $1,260,000
- Median Price: $1,207,500
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
- Average SqFt: 2,343
- Average Lot Size: 0.538 acres
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Lake Ridge Estates Neighborhood Guide.
Lake Ridge Estates Neighborhood Map
Lake Ridge Estates Homes for Sale
Lakewind Estates
- Zip Code: 78734
- School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Lake Travis, Hudson Bend, Lake Travis
- Average Price: $1,507,000
- Median Price: $1,507,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 5/5
- Average SqFt: 4,627
- Average Lot Size: 1.561 acres
Lakewind Estates is a small, gated community of both waterfront homes and neighborhood homes built mostly in the early 2000’s. Some of the homes sit atop a bluff and there you’ll get some pretty spectacular, panoramic views of the Lake or the Hill Country. Most homes sit on large, 1-7 acre lots, so if you’re looking for a Lake Travis neighborhood and want more than a postage stamp size lot, Lakewind Estates might be the place for you.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Lakewind Estates Neighborhood Guide.
Lakewind Estates Neighborhood Map
Lakewind Estates Homes for Sale
Overlook Estates
- Zip Code: 78736
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Baldwin, Gorzycki, Bowie
- Average Price: $1,231,800
- Median Price: $1,125,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average SqFt: 3,069
- Average Lot Size: 0.813
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Overlook Estates Neighborhood Guide.
Overlook Estates Neighborhood Map
7Overlook Estates Homes for Sale
Reunion Ranch
- Zip Code: 78737
- School District: Dripping Springs ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Cypress Springs, Sycamore Springs, Dripping Springs
- Average Price: $1,552,850
- Median Price: $1,104,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,662
- Average Lot Size: 0.404
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Reunion Ranch Neighborhood Guide.
Reunion Ranch Neighborhood Map
Reunion Ranch Homes for Sale
Ridge at Alta Vista
- Zip Code: 78738
- School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Lakeway, Hudson Bend, Lake Travis
- Average Price: $1,394,888
- Median Price: $1,297,500
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 4,399
- Average Lot Size: 0.369
Ridge at Alta Vista is a gated community located off 620 just north of Bee Cave Pky and is hugely popular among home buyers who want Lake Travis schools, but don’t want to feel secluded. With the Hill Country Galleria, residents aren’t too far from restaurants, shopping and dining. Plus, they also live in a pretty nice house in a private, gated community with sidewalks. If you like Lake Travis, but want to be as close to Downtown as possible, Ridge at Alta Vista is a great place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Ridge at Alta Vista Neighborhood Guide.
Ridge at Alta Vista Neighborhood Map
Ridge at Alta Vista Homes for Sale
River Place
- Zip Code: 78730
- School District: Leander ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: River Place, Four Points, Vandegrift
- Average Price: $1,398,202
- Median Price: $1,336,453
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,619
- Average Lot Size: 0.379 acres
River Place is a great choice if you like Steiner Ranch, but want to be a little bit closer to Austin. Because River Place is a smaller neighborhood located off 2222 instead of 620, River Place residents experience much less traffic. The topography is hilly, so many of the homes will either have Hill Country or golf course views. If you’re looking for a neighborhood with an on-site country club instead of a community center, River Place is the ideal choice for you.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our River Place Neighborhood Guide.
River Place Neighborhood Map
River Place Homes for Sale
Rocky Creek
- Zip Code: 78738
- School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Bee Cave, Bee Cave, Lake Travis
- Average Price: $1,331,985
- Median Price: $1,389,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 5/5
- Average SqFt: 4,190
- Average Lot Size: 0.305 acres
Rocky Creek is one of the new neighborhoods located off booming Hamilton Pool Road, which is currently being expanded. Built primarily by Drees and Highland Homes since 2011, Rocky Creek is one of the top choices for a homeowner looking for new construction in a Hill Country setting. Lots are some of the biggest for a new community without getting into the acreage size and homes are finished in a more luxury style than your typical production neighborhood.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Rocky Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Rocky Creek Neighborhood Map
Rocky Creek Homes for Sale
Rough Hollow
- Zip Code: 78734 & 78738
- School District: Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Rough Hollow, Lake Travis, Lake Travis
- Average Price: $1,037,887
- Median Price: $1,000,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
- Average SqFt: 3,173
- Average Lot Size: 0.258 acres
Rough Hollow is one of Lake Travis’ largest master planned communities and has some of the best community amenities in the area. With a yacht club, activities director, resort style swimming pool, Lake Travis access and restaurant, Rough Hollow residents will never find themselves with nothing to do. Rough Hollow has a range of homes with everything from a nice first home to a luxury estate. If you’re looking for a lake lifestyle with great schools, Rough Hollow might be the place to start your search.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Rough Hollow Neighborhood Guide.
Rough Hollow Neighborhood Map
Rough Hollow Homes for Sale
Spicewood at Bullcreek
- Zip Code: 78750
- School District: Round Rock ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Spicewood, Canyon Vista, Westwood
- Average Price: $1,345,669
- Median Price: $1,350,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 5/4
- Average SqFt: 3,821
- Average Lot Size: 0.408 acres
Spicewood at Bullcreek is one of the more desirable neighborhoods in Northwest Austin because of it feeds to Westwood High School, one of the most highly rated high schools in the city. Homes sit on large, manicured lots and have desirable floorplans. Some have been updated and others are in their more original 1990s condition.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Spicewood at Bullcreek Neighborhood Guide.
Spicewood at Bullcreek Neighborhood Map
Spicewood at Bullcreek Homes for Sale
Westover Hills
- Zip Code: 78759
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Hill, Murchison, Anderson
- Average Price: $1,165,969
- Median Price: $1,187,500
- Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
- Average SqFt: 2,454
- Average Lot Size: 0.398 acres
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Westover Hills Neighborhood Guide.
Westover Hills Neighborhood Map
Westover Hills Homes for Sale
Zilker
- Zip Code: 78704
- School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary, Middle, High School: Zilker, O’Henry, Austin
- Average Price: $1,721,982
- Median Price: $1,520,000
- Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
- Average SqFt: 2,060
- Average Lot Size: 0.171 acres
Zilker has the most urban feel of all the neighborhoods on our list. Homes range from a 1950s bungalow to a brand new, modern home, giving home buyers plenty of options. And, with the influx of restaurants and shopping on South Lamar, many of the homes are now walkable. If you’re looking for city living with easy access to Downtown, music, restaurants, Zilker Park and festivals, you can’t do much better than Zilker.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Zilker Neighborhood Guide.
Zilker Neighborhood Map
Zilker Homes for Sale
Source of Average and Median Sold Price Data
The average and median sold price of each neighborhood was gathered from ACTRIS with data from 09/16/2021-09/15/2022.
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