25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin

Every year, Children at Risk releases its Texas school rankings, and every year the list shifts in ways that matter to buyers and sellers across the Austin metro. The 2024-2025 rankings are out, and this year’s update brings more changes than most. Eleven schools are new to the list. Two school districts appear here for the first time. Several schools saw significant grade changes. And one well-known district, Eanes ISD, experienced a dramatic drop that left only a single school standing among the top 25.

Below you’ll find the updated list of the 25 best elementary schools in the Austin area based on the 2024-2025 Children at Risk rankings, along with current real estate market data for each school’s attendance zone so you can see what it actually costs to live nearby.

Quick Reference: All 25 Schools at a Glance

Use the table below to quickly compare all 25 schools. Click any school name to jump to its full profile below. Schools marked with an asterisk (*) had a grade change from the previous year. NEW schools are highlighted.

Rank	School	District	City	Zip	TX Rank	Grade	Status	Avg Sold Price
1	Canyon Creek	Round Rock ISD	Austin	78726	#7	A+	Returning (#2)	$755,419
2	Cactus Ranch	Round Rock ISD	Round Rock	78681	#10	A+	Returning (#1)	$777,757
3	Patsy Sommer	Round Rock ISD	Austin	78717	#17	A+	Returning (#4)	$799,372
4	Laura Welch Bush	Leander ISD	Austin	78732	#28	A	Returning (#5)	$861,031
5	Deer Creek	Leander ISD	Cedar Park	78613	#85	A	NEW	$630,798
6	Laurel Mountain	Round Rock ISD	Austin	78759	#87	A*	Returning (#3)	$881,842
7	Elsa England	Round Rock ISD	Austin	78717	#114	A	Returning (#6)	$707,837
8	Mills	Austin ISD	Austin	78749	#139	A	Returning (#12)	$684,885
9	Lake Pointe	Lake Travis ISD	Austin	78738	#171	A-	Returning (#20)	$1,398,892
10	Mathews	Austin ISD	Austin	78703	#204	A-	Returning (#25)	$1,645,923
11	Chandler Oaks	Round Rock ISD	Round Rock	78681	#214	A-	NEW	$428,798
12	Maplewood	Austin ISD	Austin	78722	#218	A-	NEW	$728,494
13	Kiker	Austin ISD	Austin	78739	#222	A-	NEW	$768,237
14	Bridge Point	Eanes ISD	Austin	78746	#244	A-	Returning (#18)	$2,750,419
15	Summitt	Austin ISD	Austin	78727	#259	A-*	Returning (#13)	$522,003
16	Hill	Austin ISD	Austin	78759	#304	A-*	Returning (#14)	$964,298
17	Brushy Creek	Round Rock ISD	Round Rock	78681	#316	A-	NEW	$550,181
18	Jo Ann Ford	Georgetown ISD	Georgetown	78633	#318	A-	NEW	$630,060
19	Zilker	Austin ISD	Austin	78704	#325	A-*	Returning (#11)	$1,423,662
20	Rutledge	Leander ISD	Austin	78717	#334	A-	NEW	$651,437
21	Bar W	Liberty Hill ISD	Leander	78628	#344	A-	NEW	$433,274
22	Deep Wood	Round Rock ISD	Round Rock	78681	#354	A-	NEW	$467,022
23	Gullett	Austin ISD	Austin	78757	#361	A-	Returning (#17)	$1,185,782
24	Jim Cullen	Hays CISD	Kyle	78640	#389	B+	NEW	$480,108
25	Brentwood	Austin ISD	Austin	78757	#396	B+	NEW	$856,680

* Grade changed from previous year’s ranking.

Where Are These Schools Located?

The map below shows the locations of all 25 schools so you can get a sense of how they’re distributed across the Austin metro area.

About the Children at Risk Rankings

Children at Risk is a Houston-based nonprofit that publishes annual school rankings for every public school in Texas. Their methodology for elementary schools focuses on three factors: student achievement (how students perform on state assessments), student growth (how much students improve over time), and campus performance relative to poverty (how the school does compared to schools with similar demographics statewide). There is no college readiness component at the elementary level.

A school’s grade ranges from A+ down to F, and its Texas rank places it among all elementary schools statewide. To build this list, we pulled every elementary school from Austin ISD, Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD, Lake Travis ISD, Eanes ISD, Hays CISD, Georgetown ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Dripping Springs ISD, and Lago Vista ISD, and ranked them by statewide position.

The real estate data below covers closed sales in each school’s attendance zone over the past 12 months and reflects single-family residential properties only.

School GreatSchools ratings are as of September 2026 and are subject to change at any time.

What Changed in the 2024-2025 Rankings

This year’s update brings more turnover than usual. Of the 25 schools on this list, 11 are new additions, and 11 schools from the previous list are no longer in the top 25. Several schools moved significantly in either direction, and a number of A-grade schools dropped to A-.

The Eanes ISD Story

The most striking shift in this year’s data involves Eanes ISD. Three Eanes schools that appeared on our previous top 25 list are no longer in it: Eanes Elementary is no longer ranked by Children at Risk, Cedar Creek Elementary dropped significantly to a B grade (statewide rank #953), and Forest Trail Elementary is also not ranked. Only Bridge Point Elementary remains, moving up from #18 to #14.

This doesn’t necessarily mean those schools declined in absolute quality. Children at Risk updates its methodology periodically, and schools in very affluent districts sometimes score lower on the campus performance relative to poverty metric, which normalizes for socioeconomic context. That said, buyers and sellers in the Westlake corridor will want to monitor how this data develops in future years.

Two New Districts Join the List

For the first time, this list includes schools from Georgetown ISD and Liberty Hill ISD. Jo Ann Ford Elementary in Georgetown and Bar W Elementary in Leander (Liberty Hill ISD) both earned A- grades and ranked in the Texas top 350. Their inclusion reflects continued academic growth in the communities north and northwest of Austin.

Notable Movers

Lake Pointe Elementary (Lake Travis ISD) made the biggest jump, climbing from #20 to #9. Mathews Elementary in central Austin moved from #25 to #10. Mills Elementary in southwest Austin jumped from #12 to #8. On the way down, Zilker Elementary dropped from #11 to #19, Gullett Elementary from #17 to #23, and Laurel Mountain from #3 to #6.

Grade Changes to Watch

Several schools that previously held A grades moved to A- in this update: Laurel Mountain (previously A+), Summitt, Hill, and Zilker all dropped one notch. No school on the current list falls below B+, and the two B+ schools, Jim Cullen and Brentwood, are both new entries.

A Note on Charter Schools

Two charter schools ranked highly in the Children at Risk Central Texas data but are not included in the 25 ranked schools below: Harmony School of Endeavor Austin (#7 in Central Texas) and Harmony Science Academy Cedar Park (#9). This list focuses on traditional public schools with defined attendance zones, since charter schools use open enrollment where any student in the state can apply rather than being tied to a home address. If you’re researching all available options, these two Harmony schools are worth adding to your list. Admission is by lottery and availability varies year to year.

The 25 Best Elementary Schools in Austin (2024-2025)

#1: Canyon Creek Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Canyon Creek Elementary moves to the top spot this year, climbing from #2 to #1 while holding its A+ grade and #7 statewide rank. Located in Austin’s 78726 zip code near the Round Rock/Austin border, the school serves the established Canyon Creek neighborhood, known for mature trees and well-built homes on generous lots. Homes in the area averaged 48 days on market over the past 12 months, based on 35 closed sales.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78726
• C@R Grade: A+ | Moved from #2 to #1 | Texas Rank: #7
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $532,000-$1,080,000
• Average Sold Price: $755,419 | Median Sold Price: $740,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $246
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~3,190 sq ft
• Year Built: 1989-2005
• Avg Days on Market: 48 days (35 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Canyon Creek
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Grisham Middle School | High: Westwood High School

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#2: Cactus Ranch Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Cactus Ranch slips from #1 to #2 but remains one of the top 10 elementary schools in Texas, holding its A+ from Children at Risk. The school serves several of northwest Round Rock’s most sought-after master-planned communities, and the range of homes in its attendance zone runs from the $500s all the way up to nearly $2M in Walsh Ranch. With 49 closed sales in the past year, this is one of the more active markets on this list.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Round Rock, TX 78681
• C@R Grade: A+ | Moved from #1 to #2 | Texas Rank: #10
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $520,000-$1,945,000
• Average Sold Price: $777,757 | Median Sold Price: $745,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $237
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~3,134 sq ft
• Year Built: 1978-2014
• Avg Days on Market: 48 days (49 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Behrens Ranch, Sendero Springs, Walsh Ranch, Brushy Creek North
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Walsh Middle School | High: Round Rock High School

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#3: Patsy Sommer Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Patsy Sommer climbs from #4 to #3 and posts the fastest market pace of any school on this list at just 31 days on market. The school serves Avery Ranch and surrounding communities in Austin’s 78717 zip code, where strong demand keeps inventory moving quickly. With 81 closed sales over the past year, this is the highest-volume market in the top 10, and the average and median price are nearly identical at $799K, suggesting a very balanced market.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78717
• C@R Grade: A+ | Moved from #4 to #3 | Texas Rank: #17
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $405,000-$1,426,000
• Average Sold Price: $799,372 | Median Sold Price: $799,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $247
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~3,151 sq ft
• Year Built: 1996-2018
• Avg Days on Market: 31 days (81 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Avery Ranch, Park at Brushy Creek, Ranch at Brushy Creek, Walsh Trails
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Cedar Valley or Pearson Ranch Middle School | High: McNeil or Round Rock High School

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#4: Laura Welch Bush Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Laura Welch Bush Elementary made one of the biggest statewide jumps on this list, climbing from Texas rank #58 to #28 while moving from #5 to #4 overall. The school primarily serves Steiner Ranch, one of Austin’s most established lakeside communities, where homes range from the mid-$500s to well over $1.4M. The gap between average ($861K) and median ($785K) pricing reflects the mix of community tiers within the attendance zone.

• School District: Leander ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78732
• C@R Grade: A | Moved from #5 to #4 | Texas Rank: #28
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $535,000-$1,403,000
• Average Sold Price: $861,031 | Median Sold Price: $784,500
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $270
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~3,128 sq ft
• Year Built: 1992-2019
• Avg Days on Market: 47 days (50 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Steiner Ranch, Caslano, River Dance, McCormick Ranch on Lake Austin
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Canyon Ridge Middle School | High: Vandegrift High School

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#5: Deer Creek Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Deer Creek Elementary is new to this list and makes a strong debut at #5. Ranked #85 in Texas with an A grade, it serves established Cedar Park neighborhoods near the popular Twin Creeks area. The market here is more accessible than many others on this list, with a median sold price of $595,000 and 74 closed sales over the past year, making it one of the more active zones in the Cedar Park corridor.

• School District: Leander ISD
• Location: Cedar Park, TX 78613
• C@R Grade: A | New to list | Texas Rank: #85
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $280,000-$1,226,000
• Average Sold Price: $630,798 | Median Sold Price: $595,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $210
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~3,008 sq ft
• Year Built: 1995-2011
• Avg Days on Market: 58 days (74 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Cypress Canyon, Ranch at Deer Creek, Twin Creeks Country Club
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Cedar Park Middle School | High: Cedar Park High School

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#6: Laurel Mountain Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Laurel Mountain was #3 on our previous list and drops to #6 this year, with its grade moving from A+ to A in the updated rankings. It remains a strong performer ranked #87 in Texas, and the neighborhoods it serves in northwest Austin command some of the higher prices in this roundup at an average of $882K. Homes here carry a higher price per square foot ($322) than many Round Rock ISD entries, reflecting the premium on well-located northwest Austin properties.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78759
• C@R Grade: A (grade changed: A+ to A) | Moved from #3 to #6 | Texas Rank: #87
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $515,000-$1,500,000
• Average Sold Price: $881,842 | Median Sold Price: $839,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $322
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,960 sq ft
• Year Built: 1972-2004
• Avg Days on Market: 42 days (47 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Barrington Oaks, Canyon Mesa, Great Hills, NW Balcones, Park at Spicewood Springs, Windridge
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Canyon Vista Middle School | High: Westwood High School

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#7: Elsa England Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Elsa England moves slightly from #6 to #7, holding its A grade and consistent placement in the Texas top 125. The school serves parts of the Avery Ranch corridor alongside Patsy Sommer, as well as the Davis Spring and Pearson Place communities. Pricing runs a bit more accessible than neighboring Patsy Sommer, with a median of $676,000 and 35 closed sales in the past 12 months.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78717
• C@R Grade: A | Moved from #6 to #7 | Texas Rank: #114
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $400,000-$1,320,000
• Average Sold Price: $707,837 | Median Sold Price: $676,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $239
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,893 sq ft
• Year Built: 1994-2021
• Avg Days on Market: 49 days (35 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Avery Ranch, Davis Spring, Pearson Place, Heritage Oaks, Highland Horizon
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Pearson Ranch Middle School | High: McNeil High School

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#8: Mills Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Mills Elementary is the biggest mover in the top 10, jumping from #12 to #8, and it’s Austin ISD’s highest-ranked school on this year’s list. Located in southwest Austin’s 78749 zip code, Mills serves communities like Legend Oaks and Western Oaks, where strong school performance has kept buyer interest high. At just 32 days on market and 80 closed sales, this is one of the most active zones on the list.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78749
• C@R Grade: A | Moved from #12 to #8 | Texas Rank: #139
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $450,000-$1,800,000
• Average Sold Price: $684,885 | Median Sold Price: $650,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $289
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,356 sq ft
• Year Built: 1983-2017
• Avg Days on Market: 32 days (80 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Village at Western Oaks, Heights at Loma Vista, Shadowridge Crossing, Legend Oaks, Estates of Loma Vista
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Gorzycki Middle School | High: Bowie High School

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#9: Lake Pointe Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Lake Pointe makes the biggest jump of anyone on the list, climbing from #20 all the way to #9 while maintaining its A- grade. The school serves an exceptionally wide swath of Bee Cave and western Austin, from accessible neighborhoods like Falconhead and Galleria Walk up through ultra-luxury communities like Spanish Oaks, which explains the dramatic spread between the $463K low and the $6.4M high. With 94 closed sales over the past year, this is one of the most active Lake Travis ISD markets around.

• School District: Lake Travis ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78738
• C@R Grade: A- | Moved from #20 to #9 | Texas Rank: #171
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $463,000-$6,400,000
• Average Sold Price: $1,398,892 | Median Sold Price: $1,035,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $378
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 4 baths / ~3,592 sq ft
• Year Built: 1978-2025
• Avg Days on Market: 68 days (94 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Lake Pointe, Falconhead, Galleria Walk, Homestead, Ladera, East Village, Spanish Oaks, Spillman Ranch, Uplands
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Bee Cave Middle School | High: Lake Travis High School

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#10: Mathews Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Mathews Elementary jumps from #25 to #10, the second-biggest single-year leap on the list. The school serves Clarksville and the greater downtown Austin area, some of the most historically significant real estate in the city. The year-built range of 1877-2025 tells the story of a neighborhood with real depth: Victorian-era cottages, mid-century bungalows, and brand-new construction sharing the same streets. At $724 per square foot and a median of $1.63M, this is the priciest market on a per-square-foot basis.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78703
• C@R Grade: A- | Moved from #25 to #10 | Texas Rank: #204
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $425,000-$3,550,000
• Average Sold Price: $1,645,923 | Median Sold Price: $1,625,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $724
• Average Home Size: 3 beds / 3 baths / ~2,226 sq ft
• Year Built: 1877-2025
• Avg Days on Market: 90 days (32 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Downtown Austin, Clarksville
• Feeder Schools: Middle: O’Henry Middle School | High: Austin High School

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#11: Chandler Oaks Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Chandler Oaks is new to this year’s list and brings one of the more accessible price points in the Round Rock ISD section. Serving Mayfield Ranch and Preserve at Stone Oak in the 78681 zip code, the school earned an A- grade and ranked #214 in Texas. Homes here average around $429K, making this one of the stronger value opportunities among the top 25 for buyers looking to enter a well-rated Round Rock ISD school zone.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Round Rock, TX 78681
• C@R Grade: A- | New to list | Texas Rank: #214
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $295,000-$700,000
• Average Sold Price: $428,798 | Median Sold Price: $407,500
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $199
• Average Home Size: 3 beds / 3 baths / ~2,184 sq ft
• Year Built: 1996-2016
• Avg Days on Market: 59 days (47 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Mayfield Ranch, Preserve at Stone Oak
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Walsh Middle School | High: Stony Point High School

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#12: Maplewood Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Maplewood Elementary is a new addition to the list, earning an A- and ranking #218 in Texas. The school serves the Cherrywood, Delwood, and Mueller neighborhoods in east central Austin. The year-built range spanning over a century (1905-2026) reflects the area’s mix of historic bungalows and newer Mueller development. With 86 closed sales and an average of $436 per square foot, this is a notably liquid market at a premium urban core rate.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78722
• C@R Grade: A- | New to list | Texas Rank: #218
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $270,000-$2,106,500
• Average Sold Price: $728,494 | Median Sold Price: $665,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $436
• Average Home Size: 3 beds / 2 baths / ~1,658 sq ft
• Year Built: 1905-2026
• Avg Days on Market: 62 days (86 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Cherrywood, Delwood, Mueller
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Kealing Middle School | High: McCallum High School

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#13: Kiker Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Kiker Elementary debuts on this list serving Circle C Ranch in southwest Austin, one of the city’s most established master-planned communities. With an A- grade and a Texas rank of #222, the school draws from a range of Circle C subdivisions built between 1988 and 2021. Kiker’s 102 closed sales make it the highest-volume market in the Austin ISD portion of this list, with homes averaging 45 days on market and a median sold price of $728K.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78739
• C@R Grade: A- | New to list | Texas Rank: #222
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $429,900-$1,228,250
• Average Sold Price: $768,237 | Median Sold Price: $727,500
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $296
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,589 sq ft
• Year Built: 1988-2021
• Avg Days on Market: 45 days (102 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Circle C Ranch
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Gorzycki Middle School | High: Bowie High School

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#14: Bridge Point Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Bridge Point Elementary moves from #18 to #14 and holds its A- grade. It is the only Eanes ISD school to remain on this year’s list, as three others that appeared in our previous rankings dropped significantly in the updated Children at Risk data. Bridge Point feeds into the Westlake High School corridor, and prices reflect that: the average sold price of $2.75M and median of $2.39M are the highest of any school on this list. The $10.9M upper end reflects lakefront and hillside estate properties within the attendance zone.

• School District: Eanes ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78746
• C@R Grade: A- | Moved from #18 to #14 | Texas Rank: #244
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $651,000-$10,903,000
• Average Sold Price: $2,750,419 | Median Sold Price: $2,387,500
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $607
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 5 baths / ~4,502 sq ft
• Year Built: 1955-2025
• Avg Days on Market: 80 days (82 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Bee Creek Hills, Bull Mountain, Davenport Ranch, Green Park, Rivercrest, Rob Roy, West Rim, Westlake Highlands, Westview on Lake Austin
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Hill Country Middle School | High: Westlake High School

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#15: Summitt Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Summitt Elementary slips from #13 to #15 with its grade moving from A to A- in this year’s rankings. The school serves north Austin neighborhoods including Milwood, Scofield Farms, and Walnut Crossing, where home prices are among the most accessible in the Austin ISD portion of this list at a median just over $504K. Summitt sees strong market activity with 116 closed sales, the second-highest volume on this year’s list. (The official school name is spelled Summitt with two t’s.)

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78727
• C@R Grade: A- (grade changed: A to A-) | Moved from #13 to #15 | Texas Rank: #259
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $200,000-$1,488,000
• Average Sold Price: $522,003 | Median Sold Price: $504,500
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $292
• Average Home Size: 3 beds / 2 baths / ~1,802 sq ft
• Year Built: 1963-2016
• Avg Days on Market: 51 days (116 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Milwood, Northwood, Preston Oaks, Scofield Farms, Walnut Crossing
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Murchison Middle School | High: Anderson High School

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#16: Hill Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Hill Elementary drops from #14 to #16 with a grade change from A to A- this year. The school serves a collection of established northwest Austin neighborhoods in the 78759 zip code, including Great Hills, Jester Estates, and Twin Mesa, where proximity to the Domain and the Mopac corridor drives consistent demand. With 120 closed sales, this is the highest-volume market on the entire list, and the average price of $964K reflects the premium on this part of northwest Austin.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78759
• C@R Grade: A- (grade changed: A to A-) | Moved from #14 to #16 | Texas Rank: #304
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $320,000-$2,000,000
• Average Sold Price: $964,298 | Median Sold Price: $905,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $373
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,580 sq ft
• Year Built: 1964-2016
• Avg Days on Market: 46 days (120 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Balcones Hills, Balcones West, Great Hills, Jester Estates, Lakewood, Twin Mesa, Westover Hills
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Murchison Middle School | High: Anderson High School

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#17: Brushy Creek Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Brushy Creek Elementary is new to the list, earning an A- and ranking #316 in Texas as part of Round Rock ISD. The school serves several established neighborhoods along the Brushy Creek corridor in northwest Round Rock, where home prices vary with lot size and age. The median of $460K is on the accessible side for Round Rock ISD on this list, and with 76 closed sales and 47 average days on market, the area sees steady turnover.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Round Rock, TX 78681
• C@R Grade: A- | New to list | Texas Rank: #316
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $255,000-$1,799,000
• Average Sold Price: $550,181 | Median Sold Price: $460,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $237
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,227 sq ft
• Year Built: 1974-2015
• Avg Days on Market: 47 days (76 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Arbor Place, Brushy Creek, Brushy Bend Park, Cat Hollow, Great Oaks, Oak Brook
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Cedar Valley Middle School | High: McNeil High School

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#18: Jo Ann Ford Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Jo Ann Ford Elementary represents Georgetown ISD’s first appearance on this list, and it’s one of the most notable additions of the year. Ranked #318 in Texas with an A- grade, the school serves a large swath of Georgetown including Parmer Ranch and Lakeside at Lake Georgetown. The market data tells a clear story about pace: 356 closed sales is the highest volume on this entire list by a wide margin, but 113 days on market is also the highest, reflecting the more deliberate pace buyers take in the Georgetown market.

• School District: Georgetown ISD
• Location: Georgetown, TX 78633
• C@R Grade: A- | New to list | Texas Rank: #318
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $227,550-$1,650,000
• Average Sold Price: $630,060 | Median Sold Price: $561,250
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $222
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,720 sq ft
• Year Built: 1971-2026
• Avg Days on Market: 113 days (356 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Broken Oak, Feathergrass, Fountainwood, Gabriels Grove, Highland Village, Lakeside at Lake Georgetown, North Lake, Parmer Ranch, Tres Tierras, Twin Springs, Walnut Springs
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Benold Middle School | High: Georgetown High School

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#19: Zilker Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Zilker Elementary drops from #11 to #19 with a grade change from A to A- this year, one of the bigger position shifts among returning schools. The school serves the Zilker and South Lamar neighborhoods in central south Austin, where price-per-square-foot rates ($647) rival anything in the inner city. Housing ranges from 1922 bungalows to brand-new construction, and with 101 closed sales and a $1.25M median, this is one of the most premium urban markets in the roundup.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78704
• C@R Grade: A- (grade changed: A to A-) | Moved from #11 to #19 | Texas Rank: #325
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $585,000-$3,500,000
• Average Sold Price: $1,423,662 | Median Sold Price: $1,250,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $647
• Average Home Size: 3 beds / 3 baths / ~2,246 sq ft
• Year Built: 1922-2026
• Avg Days on Market: 60 days (101 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Zilker, South Lamar
• Feeder Schools: Middle: O’Henry Middle School | High: Austin High School

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#20: Rutledge Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Rutledge Elementary makes its debut at #20, serving parts of the Avery Ranch corridor in Austin’s 78717 zip code under Leander ISD. The school draws from newer construction communities built primarily between 2001 and 2020, with a median sold price of $574K and 73 closed sales over the past year. The wide price range from $378K to $3.2M reflects the variety of product types within the attendance zone, including some higher-end custom homes.

• School District: Leander ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78717
• C@R Grade: A- | New to list | Texas Rank: #334
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $378,500-$3,200,000
• Average Sold Price: $651,437 | Median Sold Price: $574,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $240
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,574 sq ft
• Year Built: 2001-2020
• Avg Days on Market: 53 days (73 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Avery Ranch, Paradiso Villas, Trace
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Henry or Stiles Middle School | High: Vista Ridge High School

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#21: Bar W Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Bar W Elementary brings Liberty Hill ISD onto this list for the first time, earning an A- and ranking #344 in Texas. Located in Leander’s 78628 zip code, Bar W serves newer master-planned communities where virtually all homes were built between 2015 and 2026, making this one of the newest housing stocks on the entire list. At an average of $433K and a median of $409K, Bar W offers the lowest price point among A-graded schools here, reflecting the value proposition of the Liberty Hill ISD corridor north of Leander.

• School District: Liberty Hill ISD
• Location: Leander, TX 78628
• C@R Grade: A- | New to list | Texas Rank: #344
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $310,000-$949,900
• Average Sold Price: $433,274 | Median Sold Price: $409,495
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $181
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,362 sq ft
• Year Built: 2015-2026
• Avg Days on Market: 65 days (134 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Bar W Ranch, Oaks at San Gabriel, Morningstar, Valley Vista
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Santa Rita Middle School | High: Liberty Hill High School

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#22: Deep Wood Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Deep Wood Elementary is new to the list, ranked #354 in Texas with an A- grade. The school serves older established neighborhoods in northwest Round Rock including Cimarron and Shadowbrook, where the housing stock dates from 1970 to 1994 and prices are among the most accessible on this list. The $450K median and relatively tight price range ($305K to $675K) reflect a more uniform neighborhood character compared to the newer master-planned communities further out.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Round Rock, TX 78681
• C@R Grade: A- | New to list | Texas Rank: #354
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $305,000-$675,000
• Average Sold Price: $467,022 | Median Sold Price: $449,950
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $234
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 2 baths / ~2,131 sq ft
• Year Built: 1970-1994
• Avg Days on Market: 57 days (52 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Cimarron, Round Rock West, Shadowbrook
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Chisholm Trail Middle School | High: Round Rock High School

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#23: Gullett Elementary

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Gullett Elementary drops from #17 to #23 this year, though its A- grade remains unchanged. The school serves Allandale, one of Austin’s most desirable central north neighborhoods, where walkable streets, mature oaks, and proximity to the Burnet Road corridor have kept demand strong. Homes date from 1937 through brand-new 2026 construction, and the nearly $1M median ($956K) and $490 per square foot average reflect the premium the location commands.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78757
• C@R Grade: A- | Moved from #17 to #23 | Texas Rank: #361
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $425,000-$3,250,000
• Average Sold Price: $1,185,782 | Median Sold Price: $956,250
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $490
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,323 sq ft
• Year Built: 1937-2026
• Avg Days on Market: 52 days (118 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Allandale
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Lamar Middle School | High: McCallum High School

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#24: Jim Cullen Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: Not Yet Rated

Jim Cullen Elementary brings Hays CISD onto this list for the first time, earning a B+ grade and ranking #389 in Texas. The school serves rapidly growing master-planned communities in Kyle where virtually all homes were built between 2017 and 2026. At 213 closed sales, Jim Cullen’s zone is the second-most active market on the list. The 117-day average time on market is the highest here, reflecting the generally slower pace of the Kyle market, and the $460K median offers strong value relative to many schools ranked above it.

• School District: Hays CISD
• Location: Kyle, TX 78640
• C@R Grade: B+ | New to list | Texas Rank: #389
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $270,000-$981,207
• Average Sold Price: $480,108 | Median Sold Price: $460,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $201
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,447 sq ft
• Year Built: 2017-2026
• Avg Days on Market: 117 days (213 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: 6 Creeks, Anthem, Cypress Forest, Sage Hollow
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Barton Middle School | High: Hays High School

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#25: Brentwood Elementary – NEW TO LIST

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Brentwood Elementary rounds out the list at #25, earning a B+ grade and ranking #396 in Texas in its first appearance here. The school serves the Brentwood and Crestview neighborhoods in central north Austin, where the housing stock ranges from 1922 bungalows to new infill construction. With 165 closed sales, Brentwood’s zone is one of the most active on the list. The gap between average ($857K) and median ($670K) reflects a mix of modest original homes and larger newer construction that pulls the average upward.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78757
• C@R Grade: B+ | New to list | Texas Rank: #396
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $350,000-$2,200,000
• Average Sold Price: $856,680 | Median Sold Price: $670,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $471
• Average Home Size: 3 beds / 3 baths / ~1,893 sq ft
• Year Built: 1922-2026
• Avg Days on Market: 55 days (165 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Brentwood, Crestview
• Feeder Schools: Middle: Lamar Middle School | High: McCallum High School

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