Bastrop ISD serves Bastrop, Cedar Creek, and surrounding Bastrop County communities southeast of Austin. The area is known for the Lost Pines forest, the Colorado River, and a historic downtown that has grown with the Austin metro.
A quick look at the district:
Location - Bastrop and Cedar Creek, Bastrop County
Students - about 12,900
Campuses - 16, including eight elementary schools, four middle and intermediate schools, and four high schools
Setting - pine forest, river access, and growing suburban neighborhoods
Bastrop ISD offers some of the more approachable prices in the Austin region, with new construction, older homes, and rural lots.
Quick market snapshot:
Average home price - about $459,000 (September 2026, HAR)
Price per square foot - about $214
Homes for sale - about 855
Average rent for a 4-bedroom home - about $2,097
These are averages, not median sale prices, so ask your agent for recent sales in the neighborhoods you like. If you are considering a new build, read our guide to new construction homes in Austin. For nearby comparisons, see Elgin ISD, Smithville ISD, Lockhart ISD, and Manor ISD.
Bastrop ISD operates these campuses:
Elementary - Bluebonnet, Camino Real, Cedar Creek, Colony Oaks, Emile, Lost Pines, Mina, and Red Rock
Middle and intermediate - Bastrop Intermediate, Bastrop Middle, Cedar Creek Intermediate, and Cedar Creek Middle
High school - Bastrop High, Cedar Creek High, Colorado River Collegiate Academy, and Genesis High
Bastrop ISD earned an overall C in the 2026 state ratings, with a C in student achievement, school progress, and closing the gaps. Campus results vary, so check the schools a specific home is zoned to on TXschools.gov. For a wider comparison, see our best school districts in Austin guide.
Bastrop ISD has been growing steadily, and Community Impact reports the district's CFO describing average growth of about 3.5 percent a year for 15 years.
Bond programs - the district is carrying debt from its 2021 and 2023 bond programs
Funding pressure - slower property value growth and state funding changes are shaping budget talks for 2026-27
Enrollment - the district expected roughly 480 more students this year, though enrollment was holding flat week to week at the time
Ask about attendance zones and campus capacity before you make an offer.
Outdoors - Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park, and Colorado River access
Downtown - restaurants, shops, and events along Main Street
Suburban growth - new communities with amenities and trails
Commute - TX-71 and TX-95 can be busy at peak times
Bastrop is roughly 30 miles southeast of downtown Austin, and most drives take about 40 to 50 minutes depending on TX-71 traffic. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is closer, at about 20 minutes. Our Austin traffic and commute guide explains rush hour patterns.
What areas does Bastrop ISD serve? Bastrop ISD serves Bastrop, Cedar Creek, and surrounding areas of Bastrop County.
How many schools are in Bastrop ISD? Bastrop ISD has 16 campuses, including eight elementary schools, four middle and intermediate schools, and four high schools.
What is Bastrop ISD's rating? Bastrop ISD earned an overall C in the 2026 state accountability ratings.
How many students attend Bastrop ISD? Bastrop ISD enrolls about 12,900 students, based on 2023-24 state data.
What is the average home price in Bastrop? The average home price in Bastrop is about $459,000 as of September 2026, based on HAR data.
How far is Bastrop from downtown Austin? Bastrop is roughly 30 miles southeast of downtown Austin, and most drives take about 40 to 50 minutes depending on traffic.
Bastrop ISD homes are in demand as the Austin metro grows eastward, and school zoning makes local guidance valuable. A Spyglass Realty agent can help you confirm campus assignments, compare neighborhoods, and time your move.
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