We know that there's a lot of things to figure out when choosing where to build your home with the best school districts toping the list so we've put together a list of a few near Austin for your consideration.
1. Eanes ISD
The Eanes Independent School District spans 31.2 square miles of scenic Texas Hill Country in Travis County including Austin, Rollingwood, and Westlake Lake Hills.
The district has six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school with 8,166 students in grades PK, K-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
All nine schools are rated Exemplary - the highest designation possible - in the State of Texas 2009 accountability ratings, marking the second consecutive year for that accomplishment.
Texas nonprofit, Children at Risk, 2014 Greater Austin School District Rankings – Eanes ISD is ranked #3 in the Austin Area and #33 in the State based on Student Achievement, Campus Performance and Growth.
As of 10 January 2017 the district spends $18,000 per student, above the national average.
Eanes ISD is ranked number one in the state for Best Places to Teach, College Readiness, and Best Facilities as of December 1, 2015. On the national level, Westlake was the only comprehensive four-year Texas public school in the top 60.
2. Lake Travis ISD
Lake Travis ISD serves some areas of Austin, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Lakeway, Spicewood, and The Hills.
Lake Travis Independent School District is a highly rated, public school district located in AUSTIN, TX. It has 11,085 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to
The district has six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school with
Best School Districts for Athletes in Texas - 24 of 1,018
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Districts with the Best Teachers in Texas - 69 of 1,032
3. Wimberley ISD
Wimberley ISD serves parts of Driftwood and the rest of Wimberley.
Wimberley Independent School District is a highly rated, public school district located in WIMBERLEY, TX. It has 2,537 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. It includes one high school, one junior high, an elementary and primary school.
Districts with the Best Teachers in Texas - 54 of 1,032
Best School Districts for Athletes in Texas - 58 of 1,018
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4. Dripping Springs ISD
Dripping Springs ISD serves parts of Austin, Driftwood, Dripping Springs.
Dripping Springs Independent School District is a top rated, public school district located in DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX. It has 7,210 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. It includes one high school, one junior high, and four elementary schools.
Districts with the Best Teachers in Texas - 16 of 1,032
Best School Districts in Texas - 19 of 1,018
Best Places to Teach in Texas - 77 of 1,030
5. Liberty Hill ISD
Liberty Hill ISD serves the parts of Georgetown, Leander, and Liberty Hill.
Liberty Hill Independent School District is a highly rated, public school district located in LIBERTY HILL, TX. It has 4,878 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. The district includes one high school, two junior high, and four elementary schools.
Best School Districts for Athletes in Texas - 74 of 1,018
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Districts with the Best Teachers in Texas - 136 of 1,032
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