When you are considering a move to or within Austin, TX, school district boundaries are one factor many buyers research. Understanding how school proximity relates to home values and daily life can help as you plan your search.
Key Insights on Austin Area School Districts
- Not a ranking: This guide lists 10 school districts that serve Austin and nearby cities in alphabetical order. It does not rank or recommend districts.
- Boundaries cross city lines: Many districts serve parts of Austin and neighboring cities, so a home's address does not always match the city name.
- Size varies widely: District enrollment ranges from about 1,900 students in Lago Vista ISD to about 69,000 in Austin ISD (2024-2025 and 2025-2026 reports).
- Check current ratings: Review official accountability ratings and data from the Texas Education Agency at txschools.gov.
- Verify attendance zones: Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for directly with the district before making a housing decision.
Austin and the surrounding suburbs are served by several independent school districts. Each has its own boundaries, enrollment, and programs, and many cover parts of more than one city. This guide lists the districts alphabetically and does not rank or recommend any of them. Enrollment figures are approximate and come from 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 reports, so confirm current data with the Texas Education Agency and each district.
Austin Independent School District
Austin ISD is the largest district in the Austin area, serving most of the city of Austin and some surrounding areas. Enrollment was about 69,000 students in the 2025-2026 school year, down from the prior year as the district consolidated campuses.
Where is Austin ISD located?
Austin ISD is located at 4000 S. I-H 35 Frontage Rd., Austin, TX 78704.
Dripping Springs Independent School District
Dripping Springs ISD has 9 campuses: 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. It serves about 8,700 students (2024-2025 school year) in Driftwood, Dripping Springs, and some parts of Austin.
Where is Dripping Springs ISD located?
Dripping Springs ISD is located at 510 W Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
Eanes Independent School District
Students living in the areas of West Austin, Rollingwood, and West Lake Hills are served by Eanes ISD. The district is located in western Travis County.
Where is Eanes ISD located?
Eanes ISD is located at 601 Camp Craft Road, Austin, TX 78746.
Lago Vista Independent School District
Lago Vista ISD serves the area of Lago Vista and some parts of Jonestown. It also serves all of Point Venture. The district has about 1,900 students (2024-2025 school year) and four schools: an elementary school, an intermediate school, a middle school, and a high school. The district's website also lists a 20% homestead exemption.
Where is Lago Vista ISD located?
Lago Vista ISD is located at 8039 Bar K Ranch Rd, Lago Vista, TX 78645.
Lake Travis Independent School District
Lake Travis ISD is a 6A school district that serves some areas of Austin, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Lakeway, Spicewood, and The Hills. It offers an International Baccalaureate program at the high school level. Read more about the Lake Travis area.
Where is Lake Travis ISD located?
Lake Travis ISD is located at 3324 Ranch Road 620 S., Austin, TX 78738.
Leander Independent School District
Leander ISD covers areas in Leander, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Jonestown, Round Rock, and other parts of Williamson County. It is one of the five largest school districts in Central Texas and offers programs in athletics, academics, and the arts.
Where is Leander ISD located?
Leander ISD is located at 204 W South St, Leander, TX 78641.
Liberty Hill Independent School District
Liberty Hill ISD serves parts of Georgetown, Leander, and Liberty Hill. The district has about 10,000 students and is adding campuses as it grows.
Where is Liberty Hill ISD located?
Liberty Hill ISD is located at 301 Forrest St, Liberty Hill, TX 78642.
Pflugerville Independent School District
Pflugerville ISD is located just northeast of Austin and has about 25,000 students and 35 campuses: 22 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 6 high schools, including alternative campuses. It covers approximately 95 square miles and serves areas including Pflugerville, Austin, Coupland, Hutto, Manor, and Round Rock.
Where is Pflugerville ISD located?
Pflugerville ISD is located at 1401 W. Pecan St, Pflugerville, TX 78660.
Round Rock Independent School District
Round Rock ISD serves parts of Austin, Cedar Park, and Round Rock. It is one of the five largest school districts in Central Texas.
Where is Round Rock ISD located?
Round Rock ISD is located at the Lillie Delgado Administration Building, 1311 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681.
Wimberley Independent School District
Wimberley ISD is one of the smaller school districts in the Austin area, with 4 campuses: Blue Hole Primary (Pre-K to grade 2), Jacobs Well Elementary (grades 3 to 5), Danforth Junior High (grades 6 to 8), and Wimberley High School. The district has about 2,600 students. The district serves parts of Driftwood and the rest of Wimberley, TX, and offers electives including robotics, media production, Spanish language studies, art history, and theater studies.
Where is Wimberley ISD located?
Wimberley ISD is located southeast of downtown Austin at 951 FM 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676.
Choosing a School District
Choosing a school district is a personal decision. Review official ratings and data from the Texas Education Agency, read each district's own website, and visit campuses in person. Because school attendance zones can change, confirm the zoned schools for any address with the district before you buy or rent.
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Enrollment sources: KUT (Austin ISD, April 2026), KXAN (Austin ISD, 2025-2026, and the Central Texas size rankings for Leander and Round Rock ISDs), Texas Tribune Schools Explorer (Pflugerville ISD), NCES data via Wikipedia (Lago Vista ISD, 2024-2025), Dripping Springs News, Hays Free Press (Wimberley ISD, October 2025), and Yahoo News (Liberty Hill ISD). Figures are rounded and change each school year.
Spyglass Realty does not rate or recommend schools or school districts. School information is provided for general education only. District boundaries, attendance zones, ratings, and enrollment change, so verify them directly with the school district and the Texas Education Agency before making any housing decision.
