25 Best Middle Schools in Austin

Every year, Children at Risk publishes 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 meaningful changes across the board. Seven schools improved their grade, two declined, four schools are brand new to the list, and four schools from last year have been removed.

Below you’ll find the updated list of the 25 best middle 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. NEW schools are highlighted in yellow.

Rank	School	District	City	Zip	TX Rank	Grade	Status	Avg Sold Price
1	Stiles	Leander ISD	Leander	78641	21	A	Returning	$684,789
2	Canyon Vista	Round Rock ISD	Austin	78759	30	A	Returning	$816,867
3	West Ridge	Eanes ISD	Austin	78733	33	A	Returning	$1,575,403
4	Hill Country	Eanes ISD	Austin	78746	37	A	Returning	$2,613,922
5	Cedar Valley	Round Rock ISD	Round Rock	78681	85	A	Returning	$616,500
6	Walsh	Round Rock ISD	Round Rock	78681	182	A	Returning	$597,256
7	Bee Cave	Lake Travis ISD	Austin	78738	121	A	Returning	$1,185,251
8	Thrall	Thrall ISD	Thrall	76578	125	A	Returning	$502,547
9	Pearson Ranch	Round Rock ISD	Austin	78717	136	A	Returning	$686,275
10	Canyon Ridge	Leander ISD	Austin	78732	144	A	Returning	$1,001,227
11	Lake Travis	Lake Travis ISD	Spicewood	78669	179	A	Returning	$981,567
12	Sycamore Springs	Dripping Springs ISD	Austin	78737	214	B+	Returning	$909,771
13	Gorzycki	Austin ISD	Austin	78749	239	B+	Returning	$870,052
14	Lamar	Austin ISD	Austin	78757	198	B+	Returning	$1,090,638
15	Cedar Park	Leander ISD	Cedar Park	78613	253	B+	NEW	$576,501
16	Knox Wiley	Leander ISD	Cedar Park	78613	318	B+	NEW	$461,531
17	Four Points	Leander ISD	Austin	78730	322	B+	NEW	$1,091,898
18	Ridgeview	Round Rock ISD	Round Rock	78665	425	B	Returning	$552,033
19	Small	Austin ISD	Austin	78749	395	B	Returning	$686,954
20	Barton	Hays CISD	Buda	78610	420	B	Returning	$420,621
21	Cele	Pflugerville ISD	Pflugerville	78660	421	B	Returning	$502,818
22	Kealing	Austin ISD	Austin	78702	381	B	Returning	$774,411
23	Grisham	Round Rock ISD	Austin	78750	359	B	Returning	$527,283
24	Kelly Lane	Pflugerville ISD	Pflugerville	78660	365	B	Returning	$453,048
25	Hudson Bend	Lake Travis ISD	Austin	78734	668	B	NEW	$958,602

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. Click any marker to see school details and a link to search homes in that attendance zone.

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 middle 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). College readiness is also factored in at the middle and high school level.

A school’s grade ranges from A+ down to F, and its Texas rank places it among all middle schools statewide. To build this list, we pulled every middle school from Austin ISD, Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD, Lake Travis ISD, Eanes ISD, Hays CISD, Dripping Springs ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Thrall ISD, and Wimberley ISD — and ranked them by overall performance. Charter schools that appeared in the top rankings are noted below but excluded from the main list.

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. Price per square foot and home size data are based on a 3-year window for a larger, more statistically reliable sample.

What Changed in the 2024-2025 Rankings

This year’s update brings meaningful movement across the top 25. Seven schools improved their grade, two declined, four schools are new to the list, and four schools from last year’s list have been removed.

Stiles Takes the Top Spot

The biggest story this year is Stiles Middle School in Leander ISD, which jumps from #6 all the way to #1 in the Austin metro. Stiles held its A grade while outpacing every other school in the Central Texas rankings, making it the clear standout in the 2024-2025 data. Canyon Vista, previously #1, drops to #2 — still an excellent school in an excellent zone, just no longer first.

Notable Grade Improvements

Five schools earned grade improvements this year. Canyon Ridge (Leander ISD) and Lake Travis Middle (Lake Travis ISD) both jumped from B+ to A — the most significant grade changes on the list, reflecting strong academic progress in Steiner Ranch and the broader Lake Travis corridor. Bee Cave Middle, Thrall, and Pearson Ranch each improved from A- to A. Lamar Middle School in Austin ISD made the biggest positional move of any school, climbing eight spots from #22 to #14 while also improving its grade from B to B+.

Grade Declines

Two schools declined in grade this year. Sycamore Springs Middle School (Dripping Springs ISD) dropped from A- to B+, sliding from #10 to #12. Ridgeview (Round Rock ISD) declined from B+ to B, dropping from #16 to #18.

Three Leander ISD Schools Join the List

Cedar Park Middle School, Knox Wiley Middle School, and Four Points Middle School are all new to the list this year with B+ grades from Children at Risk. Their addition brings Leander ISD’s total representation to five schools — the most of any district on this list. It reflects continued academic strength and enrollment growth across Cedar Park, Leander, and the Four Points/River Place corridor.

Hudson Bend Middle School Added

Hudson Bend Middle School in Lake Travis ISD joins the list at #25 with a B grade. It replaces Richards School for Young Women Leaders, which was removed from this list because Richards is an application-based magnet school rather than a traditional attendance-zone school. You can’t buy a home to guarantee enrollment there — admission is district-wide and by application — so it’s not useful as a school zone guide for home buyers.

Schools That Left the List

Dahlstrom Middle School (Hays CISD) and Danforth Middle School (Wimberley ISD) both dropped to C+ grades and are no longer in the top 25. Dripping Springs Middle School fell out of the top 25 rankings despite holding a B grade, displaced by the higher-ranked Leander ISD additions.

A Note on Charter Schools

Two charter schools ranked in the Children at Risk Central Texas top 10 for middle schools but are not included below: Harmony Science Academy (#5 in Central TX) and Meridian World School (#6 in Central TX). This list focuses on traditional public schools with defined attendance zones. Charter schools use open enrollment — any student can apply regardless of home address — so they’re not useful for buyers choosing a neighborhood based on school zoning. If you’re researching all your options, Harmony and Meridian are worth noting, but admission is by lottery and availability varies year to year.

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

#1: Stiles Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Stiles Middle School makes the biggest move on this year’s list, jumping from #6 all the way to #1 in the Austin metro while holding its A grade from Children at Risk. Located in Leander’s 78641 zip code, Stiles serves one of the most active markets on the list with 415 closed sales over the past 12 months. The school’s attendance zone spans a wide mix of neighborhoods and price points — from master-planned communities like Avery Ranch and Caballo Ranch to established neighborhoods like Vista Oaks — giving buyers a range of options at different budgets.

• School District: Leander ISD
• Location: Leander, TX 78641
• C@R Grade: A | Returning | Texas Rank: 21
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $330,000–$3,200,000
• Average Sold Price: $684,789 | Median Sold Price: $640,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $235.75
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 4 baths / ~2,998 sq ft
• Year Built: 1975–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 86 days (415 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Avery Ranch, Brushy Bend Park, Caballo Ranch, Cedar Park Towncenter, Cold Springs, Edgewater, Escalera Ranch, Hazlewood, Parkside at Mayfield Ranch, Pecan Creek, Ranch at Brushy Creek, Reagans Overlook, Reserve at Caballo Ranch, Sarita Valley, Trails of Shady Oak, Vista Oaks, Whitestone Landing
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Akin, Block House, Giddens, Parkside, Reagan or Rutledge | High: Rouse or Vista Ridge

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#2: Canyon Vista Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Canyon Vista Middle School drops one spot from #1 to #2 but remains one of the top-ranked middle schools in the Austin metro, holding its A grade from Children at Risk. Located in northwest Austin’s 78759 zip code, Canyon Vista serves a collection of well-established neighborhoods in the Great Hills and Spicewood Springs area. With 235 closed sales and an average of just 42 days on market, this is one of the more liquid markets on the list, reflecting sustained demand for homes in this corridor.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78759
• C@R Grade: A | Returning | Texas Rank: 30
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $220,000–$2,500,000
• Average Sold Price: $816,867 | Median Sold Price: $772,500
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $331.16
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,473 sq ft
• Year Built: 1960–2005
• Avg Days on Market: 42 days (235 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Balcones Village, Barrington Oaks, Canyon Mesa, Estates of Brentwood, Great Hills, Milwood, Oak Forest, Park at Spicewood Springs, Spicewood at Balcones Village, Spicewood Estates, Tanglewood Estates, Windridge
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Jollyville, Kathy Caraway, Laurel Mountain or Spicewood | High: Westwood

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our Canyon Vista Middle School page.

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#3: West Ridge Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

West Ridge Middle School moves up from #4 to #3 and remains one of two Eanes ISD schools on this year’s list, maintaining its A grade. Located in west Austin’s 78733 zip code, West Ridge serves premium neighborhoods like Seven Oaks, Senna Hills, and Hills of Lost Creek, where the median sold price over the past 12 months was $1.25 million. This is a smaller, more exclusive market with 127 closed sales — buyers who want Eanes ISD at a relatively more accessible price point (compared to the Hill Country zone) often look here.

• School District: Eanes ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78733
• C@R Grade: A | Returning | Texas Rank: 33
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $422,000–$8,500,000
• Average Sold Price: $1,575,403 | Median Sold Price: $1,252,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $484.99
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 4 baths / ~3,299 sq ft
• Year Built: 1961–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 59 days (127 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Austin Lake Estates, Austin Lake Hills, Camelot, Hills of Lost Creek, Lakes Edge, Lost Creek Hill Top, Rio Robles, Senna Hills, Seven Oaks, Werkenthin
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Barton Creek, Forest Trail or Valley View | High: Westlake

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our West Ridge Middle School page.

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#4: Hill Country Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Hill Country Middle School drops from #2 to #4 but remains the highest-priced attendance zone on this entire list, with an average sold price of $2,613,922 and a median of $2.2 million. Located in Eanes ISD’s 78746 zip code — the Westlake corridor — Hill Country serves iconic neighborhoods like Davenport Ranch, Rob Roy, West Lake Hills, and Rollingwood. With 220 closed sales and a price range spanning from $606,000 to nearly $11 million, this zone captures some of the most desirable real estate in the Austin metro.

• School District: Eanes ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78746
• C@R Grade: A | Returning | Texas Rank: 37
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $606,000–$10,903,000
• Average Sold Price: $2,613,922 | Median Sold Price: $2,200,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $658.13
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 4 baths / ~3,845 sq ft
• Year Built: 1951–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 73 days (220 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Bee Creek Hills, Beecave Woods, Davenport Ranch, Parkstone, Rivercrest, Rob Roy, Rollingwood, Tierra Madrones, Treemont, West Lake Hills, West Rim, Westlake Highlands, Westview on Lake Austin, Woodhaven
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Bridge Point, Cedar Creek or Eanes | High: Westlake

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our Hill Country Middle School page.

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#5: Cedar Valley Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Cedar Valley Middle School drops from #3 to #5 but holds its A grade and remains one of the best values on this list — an A-rated school with an average sold price under $620,000. Located in Round Rock’s 78681 zip code, Cedar Valley serves established communities like Avery Ranch, Brushy Creek, and Ranch at Brushy Creek, where homes average 41 days on market and 213 sales closed over the past year. For buyers seeking a top-tier middle school zone without a Westlake or Lake Travis price tag, Cedar Valley remains a standout.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Round Rock, TX 78681
• C@R Grade: A | Returning | Texas Rank: 85
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $255,000–$1,617,000
• Average Sold Price: $616,500 | Median Sold Price: $570,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $241.25
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,576 sq ft
• Year Built: 1974–2018
• Avg Days on Market: 41 days (213 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Arbor Place, Avery Ranch, Brushy Bend Park, Brushy Creek, Cat Hollow, Davis Spring, Oak Brook, Ranch at Brushy Creek, Walsh Trails
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Brushy Creek, England, Great Oaks or Sommer | High: McNeil or Round Rock

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our Cedar Valley Middle School page.

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#6: Walsh Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Walsh Middle School slips one spot from #5 to #6 while maintaining its A grade, making it the most affordable A-rated school on this list with an average sold price of $597,256. Located in Round Rock’s 78681 zip code, Walsh serves a mix of well-known master-planned communities including Behrens Ranch, Walsh Ranch, and Sendero Springs. With 201 closed sales over the past 12 months, this zone sees solid transaction volume and offers buyers one of the best combinations of school quality and home affordability in the Austin area.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Round Rock, TX 78681
• C@R Grade: A | Returning | Texas Rank: 182
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $180,000–$1,945,000
• Average Sold Price: $597,256 | Median Sold Price: $565,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $229.50
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,632 sq ft
• Year Built: 1976–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 68 days (201 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Behrens Ranch, Hidden Glen, Ranch at Brushy Creek, Sendero Springs, Walsh Ranch, Walsh Trails, Wood Glen
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Cactus Ranch, Chandler Oaks, Old Town or Sommer | High: Round Rock

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our Walsh Middle School page.

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#7: Bee Cave Middle School — Grade Improved (A- to A)

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Bee Cave Middle School holds its #7 position and earns a grade improvement from A- to A, one of five schools on this list to move up in grade this year. Located in Lake Travis ISD’s 78738 zip code, Bee Cave serves an expansive collection of communities in the Bee Cave and Lakeway corridor, from luxury developments like Spanish Oaks and Signal Hill to more accessible entry points in Terra Colinas and Vistancia. With 237 sales and an average price of $1.18 million, this is one of the most active luxury markets in the Austin metro.

• School District: Lake Travis ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78738
• C@R Grade: A | Grade improved: A- to A | Texas Rank: 121
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $359,000–$6,400,000
• Average Sold Price: $1,185,251 | Median Sold Price: $880,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $333.75
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 4 baths / ~3,387 sq ft
• Year Built: 1974–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 83 days (237 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Bella Colinas, Belvedere, Creeks Edge, East Village, Falconhead, Falconhead West, Ladera, Lake Pointe, Madrone Canyon, Montebella, Mountain Creek Lakes, Preserve at Barton Creek, Provence, Rocky Creek, Signal Hill, Spanish Oaks, Terra Colinas, Twin Lake Hills, Uplands, Valley Lake Hills, Vistancia, West Cave Estates
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Bee Cave, Lake Pointe | High: Lake Travis

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our Bee Cave Middle School page.

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#8: Thrall Middle School — Grade Improved (A- to A)

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Thrall Middle School improves its grade from A- to A in the 2024-2025 rankings, holding its #8 position. Part of the small Thrall ISD east of Austin in Williamson County, Thrall is the only rural school district on this list — and one of just 17 closed sales in its attendance zone over the past year reflects that scale. Buyers drawn to larger acreage properties, a slower pace, and a tight-knit school community often find Thrall to be an underrated option within commuting distance of the Austin metro.

• School District: Thrall ISD
• Location: Thrall, TX 76578
• C@R Grade: A | Grade improved: A- to A | Texas Rank: 125
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $149,800–$1,200,000
• Average Sold Price: $502,547 | Median Sold Price: $497,500
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $245.77
• Average Home Size: 3 beds / 2 baths / ~2,091 sq ft
• Year Built: 1950–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 91 days (17 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Thrall
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Thrall Elementary | High: Thrall High

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#9: Pearson Ranch Middle School — Grade Improved (A- to A)

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Pearson Ranch Middle School holds its #9 rank and earns a grade upgrade from A- to A, continuing a positive trend for this northwest Austin school zone. Located in the 78717 zip code in Round Rock ISD, Pearson Ranch serves communities like Avery Ranch, Davis Spring, and Pearson Place — well-established neighborhoods in a highly sought-after corridor. With 91 closed sales at a tight average-to-median spread ($686K vs. $680K), this is a balanced, stable market with consistent buyer demand.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78717
• C@R Grade: A | Grade improved: A- to A | Texas Rank: 136
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $343,000–$1,320,000
• Average Sold Price: $686,275 | Median Sold Price: $680,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $256.42
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,733 sq ft
• Year Built: 1974–2022
• Avg Days on Market: 50 days (91 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Avery Ranch, Davis Spring, Forest North Estates, Parmer Crossing, Pearson Place, Presidio Station, Wilson Trace
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Elsa England, Forest North, Patsy Sommer, Purple Sage | High: McNeil

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our Pearson Ranch Middle School page.

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#10: Canyon Ridge Middle School — Grade Improved (B+ to A)

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Canyon Ridge Middle School makes one of the most impressive moves on this year’s list, jumping from #12 to #10 and earning a grade improvement from B+ to A — the biggest grade jump of any school here. Located in Leander ISD’s 78732 zip code, Canyon Ridge primarily serves Steiner Ranch, one of the most desirable master-planned communities in Austin, as well as McCormick Ranch on Lake Austin. With an average sold price just over $1 million and 196 closed sales, this is a premium market with strong, sustained demand.

• School District: Leander ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78732
• C@R Grade: A | Grade improved: B+ to A | Texas Rank: 144
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $475,000–$6,150,000
• Average Sold Price: $1,001,227 | Median Sold Price: $822,388
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $300.90
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 4 baths / ~3,305 sq ft
• Year Built: 1968–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 55 days (196 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: McCormick Ranch on Lake Austin, Steiner Ranch, Versante Canyon
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Grandview Hills, Laura Welch Bush, River Ridge or Steiner Ranch | High: Vandegrift

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our Canyon Ridge Middle School page.

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#11: Lake Travis Middle School — Grade Improved (B+ to A)

GreatSchools Rating: 10/10

Lake Travis Middle School climbs from #14 to #11 with a grade improvement from B+ to A — a significant upgrade for one of the largest school zones on this list. Located in Lake Travis ISD’s 78669 zip code in the Spicewood/Lakeway area, Lake Travis Middle serves communities ranging from Rough Hollow and Serene Hills to Paleface Ranch and Sweetwater. With 505 closed sales over the past year and a range spanning from $140,000 to over $6 million, this zone is as diverse in price and lifestyle as any on this list.

• School District: Lake Travis ISD
• Location: Spicewood, TX 78669
• C@R Grade: A | Grade improved: B+ to A | Texas Rank: 179
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $140,000–$6,155,000
• Average Sold Price: $981,567 | Median Sold Price: $775,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $306.52
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 4 baths / ~3,160 sq ft
• Year Built: 1950–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 71 days (505 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Montebella, Mountain Creek Lakes, Paleface Ranch, Reserve at Lake Travis, Rocky Creek, Rough Hollow, Serene Hills, Sweetwater, Summit at Lake Travis, Travis Settlement, West Cypress Hills
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Lake Travis, Lakeway, Rough Hollow, Serene Hills or West Cypress Hills | High: Lake Travis

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our Lake Travis Middle School page.

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#12: Sycamore Springs Middle School — Grade Improved (A- to B+)

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Sycamore Springs Middle School drops from #10 to #12 and sees a grade decline from A- to B+ in this year’s rankings. Despite the slide, it remains a strong school serving one of the most desirable outer-suburb communities in the Austin area. Located in Dripping Springs ISD’s 78737 zip code, Sycamore Springs serves communities like Belterra, Highpointe, and Skyridge, where homes averaged $909,771 over the past 12 months across 346 sales. This zone attracts buyers who want top-ranked schools, Hill Country access, and more home for their money than closer-in Austin neighborhoods offer.

• School District: Dripping Springs ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78737
• C@R Grade: B+ | Grade improved: A- to B+ | Texas Rank: 214
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $240,000–$2,822,000
• Average Sold Price: $909,771 | Median Sold Price: $861,495
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $283.66
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 4 baths / ~3,172 sq ft
• Year Built: 1970–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 61 days (346 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Belterra, Highpointe, Parten, Reunion Ranch, Rim Rock, Sawyer Ranch, Skyridge
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Cypress Springs, Rooster Springs, Sycamore Springs Elementary | High: Dripping Springs

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#13: Gorzycki Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Gorzycki Middle School slips two spots from #11 to #13 while maintaining its B+ grade from Children at Risk. Located in southwest Austin’s 78749 zip code within Austin ISD, Gorzycki serves well-regarded neighborhoods including Circle C Ranch, Granada Hills, and the Village at Western Oaks — all consistently popular with families. With 312 closed sales and just 41 days on market on average, this remains one of the most active and liquid school zones on the entire list, and the $870,052 average reflects strong buyer demand for southwest Austin.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78749
• C@R Grade: B+ | Returning | Texas Rank: 239
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $277,500–$3,699,070
• Average Sold Price: $870,052 | Median Sold Price: $792,500
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $311.00
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,830 sq ft
• Year Built: 1970–2023
• Avg Days on Market: 41 days (312 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Avana, Circle C, Granada Estates, Granada Hills, Granada Oaks, Heights at Loma Vista, Hillside Estates, Lewis Mountain Ranch, Meridian, Ridgeview, Village at Western Oaks
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Baldwin, Clayton, Kiker or Mills | High: Bowie

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our Gorzycki Middle School page.

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#14: Lamar Middle School — Grade Improved (B to B+)

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Lamar Middle School makes the biggest positional jump on this year’s list, climbing from #22 to #14 while also earning a grade improvement from B to B+. Located in central Austin’s 78757 zip code, Lamar serves iconic neighborhoods like Allandale, Crestview, Hyde Park, and Brentwood — some of the most walkable, historically rooted communities inside Loop 360. This is a high-price-per-square-foot market at $488/sq ft on average, with 596 closed sales reflecting the extraordinary depth of demand for central Austin real estate in the Lamar attendance zone.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78757
• C@R Grade: B+ | Grade improved: B to B+ | Texas Rank: 198
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $205,000–$7,550,000
• Average Sold Price: $1,090,638 | Median Sold Price: $873,750
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $488.54
• Average Home Size: 3 beds / 3 baths / ~2,173 sq ft
• Year Built: 1935–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 56 days (596 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Cat Mountain, Allandale, Crestview, Brentwood, Highland Park West Balcones, Hyde Park, Windsor Park, University Hills, Cliff Over Lake Austin, Greenshores on Lake Austin
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Blanton, Brentwood, Gullett, Highland Park or Reilly | High: McCallum

For more information and to check out homes for sale, visit our Lamar Middle School page.

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#15: Cedar Park Middle School — NEW

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Cedar Park Middle School joins the list for the first time this year with a B+ grade from Children at Risk, part of a strong showing from Leander ISD in 2024-2025. Located in Cedar Park’s 78613 zip code, this school serves established neighborhoods like Buttercup Creek, Cypress Bend, Anderson Mill West, and Twin Creeks Country Club. With 325 closed sales and an average price of $576,501, Cedar Park Middle’s zone is among the most affordable of the five Leander ISD schools on this list — making it an accessible entry point into a top-rated district.

• School District: Leander ISD
• Location: Cedar Park, TX 78613
• C@R Grade: B+ | NEW to list | Texas Rank: 253
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $90,000–$1,800,000
• Average Sold Price: $576,501 | Median Sold Price: $535,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $234.47
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,599 sq ft
• Year Built: 1960–2025
• Avg Days on Market: 54 days (325 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Anderson Mill West, Bella Vista, Buttercup Creek, Cypress Bend, Cypress Canyon, Cypress Hill, Hunters Glenn, Lakeline Oaks, North Rim, Ranch at Cypress Creek, Reserve at Twin Creeks, Shenandoah, Trails End, Twin Creeks Country Club
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: CC Mason, Ada Mae Faubion, Cypress, Deer Creek, Pauline Naumann or Westside | High: Cedar Park or Vista Ridge

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#16: Knox Wiley Middle School — NEW

GreatSchools Rating: 8/10

Knox Wiley Middle School joins the list as a new addition with a B+ grade from Children at Risk, bringing Leander ISD’s representation to five schools in 2024-2025. Located in Cedar Park’s 78613 zip code, Knox Wiley serves a broad mix of communities from established neighborhoods like Block House Creek and Oak Ridge to newer developments like Bryson and Larkspur. With an average sold price of $461,531 — the lowest of any Leander ISD school on this list — Knox Wiley’s zone is especially attractive for buyers who want a highly rated district at an accessible price point.

• School District: Leander ISD
• Location: Cedar Park, TX 78613
• C@R Grade: B+ | NEW to list | Texas Rank: 318
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $225,000–$1,875,000
• Average Sold Price: $461,531 | Median Sold Price: $400,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $216.34
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,170 sq ft
• Year Built: 1965–2026
• Avg Days on Market: 69 days (290 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Benbrook Ranch, Block House Creek, Bryson, Cedar Park Town Center, Crystal Crossing, Crystal Springs, Grayson, Hazlewood, Horizon Lake, Larkspur, Marbella, Oak Creek, Oak Ridge, Reserve at North Fork, Ridgewood, Ridgmar Landing, Savanna Ranch, Summerlyn
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Block House, Akin, Jim Plain, Larkspur, Giddens, North, Pleasant Hill or Tarvin | High: Glenn or Rouse

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#17: Four Points Middle School — NEW

GreatSchools Rating: 8/10

Four Points Middle School joins this list for the first time with a B+ grade, representing the upscale Four Points and River Place corridor in northwest Austin’s 78730 zip code. Served by Leander ISD with Vandegrift High School as the feeder, Four Points Middle covers sought-after communities like River Place, Grandview Hills, and Long Canyon. With an average sold price of $1,091,898 and 139 closed sales, this is a premium, lower-volume market — buyers here get a highly ranked school district in an area that borders the Hill Country and offers dramatic views.

• School District: Leander ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78730
• C@R Grade: B+ | NEW to list | Texas Rank: 322
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $315,000–$3,700,000
• Average Sold Price: $1,091,898 | Median Sold Price: $880,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $336.41
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 4 baths / ~3,322 sq ft
• Year Built: 1960–2026
• Avg Days on Market: 68 days (139 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Arrowhead Point, Comanche Canyon Ranch, Comanche Trail, Glenlake, Grandview Hills, Long Canyon, Preserve at Four Points, River Place, Westminster Glen
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: River Place or Grandview Hills | High: Vandegrift

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#18: Ridgeview Middle School — Grade Improved (B+ to B)

GreatSchools Rating: 8/10

Ridgeview Middle School drops from #16 to #18 with a grade decline from B+ to B in this year’s Children at Risk rankings. Located in Round Rock ISD’s 78665 zip code in eastern Round Rock, Ridgeview serves neighborhoods like Forest Creek, Concord at Brushy Creek, and Morningside Meadows. With 225 closed sales and an average sold price of $552,033, this zone remains one of the more affordable options on the list — a reasonable choice for buyers who want Round Rock ISD at a lower price point than the district’s top-ranked schools.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Round Rock, TX 78665
• C@R Grade: B | Grade improved: B+ to B | Texas Rank: 425
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $240,000–$1,275,000
• Average Sold Price: $552,033 | Median Sold Price: $500,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $207.23
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,745 sq ft
• Year Built: 1983–2023
• Avg Days on Market: 67 days (225 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Concord at Brushy Creek, Forest Creek, Lake Forest, Morningside Meadows, Northfields, Oak Bluff Estates, Silver Leaf, Sonoma
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Blackland Prairie, Forest Creek or Gattis | High: Stony Point or Cedar Ridge

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#19: Small Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Small Middle School holds its B grade and moves one spot to #19, serving the Oak Hill and southwest Austin corridor within Austin ISD. Located in the 78749 zip code, Small’s attendance zone covers a diverse collection of communities from Lantana and Legend Oaks to Travis Country West and Windmill Run. With 266 closed sales and an average price of $686,954, this is an active market — and at 55 days on market on average, there’s consistent demand for homes in this part of southwest Austin.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78749
• C@R Grade: B | Returning | Texas Rank: 395
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $305,000–$4,700,000
• Average Sold Price: $686,954 | Median Sold Price: $618,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $311.21
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,281 sq ft
• Year Built: 1955–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 55 days (266 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Beckett Meadows, Cayena, Covered Bridge, Hill Country, Lantana, Legend Oaks, Oak Hill Heights, Overlook Estates, Preserve at Thomas Springs, Scenic Brook Estates, Scenic Brook West, Shadowridge Crossing, Travis Country West, Village at Western Oaks, Westcreek, Windmill Run
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Baldwin, Mills, Oak Hill or Patton | High: Austin or Bowie

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#20: Barton Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 8/10

Barton Middle School holds its #20 position with an unchanged B grade, serving the Buda area in Hays CISD. What stands out about Barton’s zone is the volume: 527 closed sales over the past 12 months, the highest transaction count on this entire list, reflecting the rapid growth that has made Buda one of the fastest-developing communities in the greater Austin area. With an average sold price of $420,621 and over 90 days on market on average, Barton represents one of the most affordable and largest-inventory options on this list.

• School District: Hays CISD
• Location: Buda, TX 78610
• C@R Grade: B | Returning | Texas Rank: 420
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $150,000–$981,207
• Average Sold Price: $420,621 | Median Sold Price: $402,390
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $201.36
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,240 sq ft
• Year Built: 1983–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 93 days (527 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: 6 Creeks, Anthem, Cypress Forest, Meadows at Buda, Plum Creek, Sage Hollow, Stonefield
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Buda, Green or Negley Elementary | High: Hays

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#21: Cele Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 8/10

Cele Middle School holds its #21 position with an unchanged B grade from Children at Risk, serving Pflugerville ISD’s Blackhawk and Avalon area in the 78660 zip code. Cele’s attendance zone encompasses some of Pflugerville’s most popular master-planned communities, including the large Blackhawk subdivision and newer neighborhoods like Vine Creek and Verona. With 283 closed sales and an average price of $502,818, this is an affordable and growing market for buyers seeking a reasonably priced home in a well-ranked school zone northeast of Austin.

• School District: Pflugerville ISD
• Location: Pflugerville, TX 78660
• C@R Grade: B | Returning | Texas Rank: 421
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $200,400–$1,350,000
• Average Sold Price: $502,818 | Median Sold Price: $485,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $206.58
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,534 sq ft
• Year Built: 1983–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 84 days (283 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Avalon, Blackhawk, Estates of Rowe Lane, Lakeside at Blackhawk, Park at Blackhawk, Reserve at Westcreek, Sorento, Verona, Villages of Hidden Lake, Vine Creek
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Mott, Riojas or Rowe Lane Elementary | High: Weiss

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#22: Kealing Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Kealing Middle School moves from #23 to #22 while holding its B grade, serving Austin ISD’s east side in the 78702 zip code. This is a distinctive zone: Kealing’s attendance area covers some of Austin’s most rapidly appreciated neighborhoods — Mueller, Cherrywood, Hyde Park, and Chestnut — which explains the highest average price per square foot on the entire list at $499.80/sq ft. The average home in the Kealing zone is also smaller than most on this list at 1,648 sq ft, reflecting the older, urban housing stock in this highly desirable central Austin corridor.

• School District: Austin ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78702
• C@R Grade: B | Returning | Texas Rank: 381
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $265,000–$2,106,500
• Average Sold Price: $774,411 | Median Sold Price: $705,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $499.80
• Average Home Size: 3 beds / 2 baths / ~1,648 sq ft
• Year Built: 1898–2024
• Avg Days on Market: 64 days (304 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Cherrywood, Chestnut, Guadalupe, Hancock, Hyde Park, Kealing, Mueller, Robertson Hill, Rosewood, Swede Hill
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Blackshear, Campbell, Lee or Maplewood | High: Eastside Memorial or McCallum

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#23: Grisham Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Grisham Middle School moves up one spot to #23 while holding its B grade, serving Round Rock ISD’s northwest Austin zone in the 78750 zip code. Grisham serves some of northwest Austin’s most established neighborhoods — Anderson Mill, Canyon Creek, and Riviera Springs — where homes were built primarily between 1975 and 2005 and tend to sit on larger lots than newer developments. With 139 sales and an average of 50 days on market, it’s a moderately active market, and at $527,283 average, one of the more affordable options in the northwest Austin corridor.

• School District: Round Rock ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78750
• C@R Grade: B | Returning | Texas Rank: 359
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $160,000–$1,080,000
• Average Sold Price: $527,283 | Median Sold Price: $475,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $252.56
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,151 sq ft
• Year Built: 1975–2005
• Avg Days on Market: 50 days (139 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Anderson Mill, Canyon Creek, Riviera Springs
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Anderson Mill, Canyon Creek or Purple Sage | High: Westwood

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#24: Kelly Lane Middle School

GreatSchools Rating: 9/10

Kelly Lane Middle School moves from #25 to #24 with its B grade intact, serving Pflugerville ISD’s northeast Austin communities in the 78660 zip code. Kelly Lane’s zone covers Falcon Pointe, Blackhawk, Commons at Rowe Lane, and Penley Park — well-regarded master-planned communities known for strong amenities and community feel. With an average sold price of $453,048 and 180 closed sales, Kelly Lane represents one of the most affordable options on this list with reasonable days on market at 51 days, making it appealing for budget-conscious buyers in highly-ranked school zones.

• School District: Pflugerville ISD
• Location: Pflugerville, TX 78660
• C@R Grade: B | Returning | Texas Rank: 365
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $242,750–$1,064,000
• Average Sold Price: $453,048 | Median Sold Price: $434,500
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $182.50
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,558 sq ft
• Year Built: 1993–2019
• Avg Days on Market: 51 days (180 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Blackhawk, Commons at Rowe Lane, Falcon Pointe, Greenridge, Penley Park
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Dearing, Murchison or Rowe Lane Elementary | High: Hendrickson

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#25: Hudson Bend Middle School — NEW

GreatSchools Rating: 8/10

Hudson Bend Middle School joins the list for the first time with a B grade from Children at Risk, replacing Richards School for Young Women Leaders (which was removed because it’s an application-based magnet school rather than an attendance-zone school). Located in Lake Travis ISD’s 78734 zip code, Hudson Bend covers a sweeping range of communities from Lakeway and Hills of Lakeway to Apache Shores, Flintrock at Hurst Creek, and Vineyard Bay on the lake. With 385 closed sales and an average price of $958,602, this is one of the most active higher-end markets on the list.

• School District: Lake Travis ISD
• Location: Austin, TX 78734
• C@R Grade: B | NEW to list | Texas Rank: 668
• Price Range (closed, last 12 months): $182,000–$4,075,000
• Average Sold Price: $958,602 | Median Sold Price: $775,000
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $316.33
• Average Home Size: 4 beds / 3 baths / ~2,961 sq ft
• Year Built: 1940–2026
• Avg Days on Market: 75 days (385 closed sales)
• Key Neighborhoods: Apache Shores, Canyons at Lake Travis, Cardinal Hills Estates, Estates of Flintrock, Flintrock at Hurst Creek, Galleria Walk, Hills of Lakeway, Hudson Bend, Lakeway, Reserve at Hudson Bend, Ridge at Alta Vista, Round Mountain Estates, Travis Landing, Vineyard Bay
• Feeder Schools: Elementary: Serene Hills, Lakeway or Lake Travis Elementary | High: Lake Travis

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School rating data is from GreatSchools as of September 2026. Real estate data is from UnlockMLS sold data 5/20/2025–5/19/2026.

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