Schools are a major factor in determining where you want to buy a home in Austin. Even if you don’t have school age children, or your kids attend private schools, the quality of schools is something to consider. In Austin, the resale market is driven largely by quality of schools. The better the school district, […]
What Site Should I Use to Research Austin School Ratings?
The Texas Education Agency used to have an easy to understand school rating system with four ratings: Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable and Academically Unacceptable. They rated districts and individual schools on this system. It was very easy to understand and allowed residents to quickly recognized top rated schools. Unfortunately, they’ve phased out the four tiered […]
Austin Private High Schools
Whether you currently live in Austin or relocating to Austin, there are plenty of private schools to choose from when it comes to your high schooler. There are currently 25 private schools in Austin that provide curriculum for grades 9 through 12. From large, elite academies to smaller, parochial schools, private schools serve more than […]
Austin Private and Charter Schools
Austin is known for being a progressive and educated city, which is reflected in the number of highly rated public schools, private schools and charter schools in the area. However, when you do a search for best schools in Austin, more than likely you will find information on the public schools located in either the […]
Neighborhoods with Lowest Property Tax Rates & Best Schools
Recently, we wrote a list of the Austin Neighborhoods with the Lowest Property Tax Rates but that list did not take into account quality of schools. If you’re looking for neighborhoods with the lowest property tax rate AND the best schools in Austin, these are the neighborhoods separated by area of town. How Much Are […]
Private Schools – Viable Alternative to Expensive Real Estate
The Austin Independent School District reports 5% of the approximately 91,000 students eligible to attend have opted for private or charter schools. Parents, looking for an alternative to the government run schools, are gravitating to schools whose emphasis is on the classical skills of math, grammar, rhetoric, logic and reading comprehension. Parents Looking for Alternative […]
Circle C Schools Austin
One of the reasons the Circle C area is so popular is because of the top rated schools. Circle C kids attend the Austin ISD’s highest rated schools. Overall, the Austin ISD is an Academically Acceptable district. But, the schools in and around Circle C are the best rated AISD schools. Throughout Austin, you’ll be […]
Exemplary Central Austin Elementary Schools
Central Austin is one of the most desirable areas of Austin to live. With classic, historic neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Clarksville, Tarrytown and Old Enfield, residents are attracted to the charm. When you can combine a desirable neighborhood with good schools, you have a winning combination. Best Central Austin Elementary Schools Seven Central Austin elementary […]
Exemplary Southwest Austin Elementary Schools
Southwest Austin has become a highly desirable section of Austin, mostly because of its top rated schools and its proximity to Downtown Austin and UT. Parents who have children, or who plan to have children, can take advantage of the several Exemplary Rated Elementary Schools the area has to offer. Here are the 8 Exemplary […]
Austin Neighborhoods with Exemplary Schools
To find neighborhoods in Austin with all Exemplary schools, you’ll need to find neighborhoods in the Lake Travis, Leander, Round Rock or Eanes School Districts as Austin ISD does not have an Exemplary Middle School or High School. We’ve split up these neighborhoods into the 3 sections of Austin where you’ll find these neighborhoods: West, […]