Greater Austin Area School Districts

The Austin ISD and other independent school districts in and around the Greater Austin Area feature acclaimed and award winning schools with top ratings. Schools here feature extra-curricular activities from recreation to arts and culture, strong community spirit, interactive programs and diverse learning opportunities. Top quality school are what help to make Austin one of the nation's top markets to relocate to. We invite you to learn more about what each school district can offer.

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Austin ISD

The Austin ISD is a large school district that serves over 80,000 students spread across more than 100 schools. This is a strong independent school district and many schools here have been recognized as being 'Exemplary' by the Texas Education Agency.

Bastrop ISD

The Bastrop ISD has 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools.

Blanco ISD

The Blanco ISD serves nearly 1,000 students and has one high school, one middle school and one elementary school.

Burnet CISD

This consolidated school district is based out of Burnet, Llano and Williamson county. The Burnet was rated as 'Academically Acceptable' by the Texas Education Agency.

Comal ISD

The Comal ISD covers nearly 600 square miles across five central Texas counties. This is a larger school district that serves over 18,000 students.

Del Valle ISD

The Del Valle ISD serves much of the southeast Travis County. This school district was rated as 'Academically Acceptable' by the Texas Education Agency.

Dripping Springs ISD

The Dripping Springs ISD serves Hays and Travis County. There are six schools in this district with approximately 5,400 students.

Eanes ISD

The Eanes ISD has nine schools which have all been rated as 'Exemplary' by the state of Texas.

Elgin ISD

The Elgin ISD is comprised of six schools which serve 4,000 students northern Bastrop County.

Florence ISD

The Florence ISD serves over 1,000 students in Williamson and Bell County. This is the only school district in Texas operated by a Class AAA school.

Georgetown ISD

The Georgetown ISD is based out of Georgetown and serves the city of Weir, Serenada and Walburg. This school district has been rated as 'Academically Acceptable' by the Texas Education Agency.

Giddings ISD

This is one of the smaller school districts and is comprised of one high school, one middle school and one elementary school.

Granger ISD

This school district is based out of Granger in Williamson County. The Granger ISD was rated as 'Academically Acceptable' by the Texas Education Agency.

Hays CISD

The Hays CISD is a fairly large consolidated school district that has over 20 schools. This CISD serves northern parts of Hays County and has been rated as 'Academically Acceptable' by the Texas Education Agency.

Hutto ISD

Hutto ISD is popular because it offers a number of college-level courses in its early college program. This school district serves 6,000 students and has eight schools in total.

Jarrell ISD

The Jarrell ISD is one of the smaller school districts in the area and is comprised of one school, one middle school and one elementary school.

Lago Vista ISD

Lago Vista ISD is a very well-renowned school district which has been rated as 'Exemplary' by the Texas Education Agency.

Lake Travis ISD

The Lake Travis ISD serves just over 8,000 students and is comprised of 9 schools in total. This is one of the top rated schools in the Greater Austin Area.

Llano ISD

The Llano ISD serves roughly 1,800 students and is comprised of one high school, one middle school and two elementary schools.

Leander ISD

This is one of the larger independent school districts in the Greater Austin Areas. Leander ISD is one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas and serves 225 square miles in several communities including Leander, Cedar Park, and Jonestown in Williamson County.

Liberty Hill ISD

The Liberty Hill ISD is comprised of 5 schools and has been rated as 'Recognized' by the Texas Education Agency.

Lockhart ISD

The Lockhart ISD serves over 5,000 students and is comprised of 7 schools, offering grades K-12.

Manor ISD

Manor ISD is comprised of 12 schools and serves several communities. This ISD was rated as 'Academically Acceptable' by the Texas Education Agency.

Marble Falls ISD

Located in the heart of the Highland Lakes region of Texas Hill Country, the Marble Falls ISD encompasses 268 square miles and serves several communities including Marble Falls, Meadowlakes, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, Cottonwood, Smithwick, Spicewood and Horseshoe Bay.

New Braunfels ISD

The New Braunfels ISD is comprised of over a dozen schools and holds the distinction of being the only ISD with a unicorn mascot. This ISD has been rated as 'Academically Acceptable' by the Texas Educational Agency.

Pflugerville ISD

The Pflugerville ISD encompasses approximately 95 square miles and is zoned for the community of Pflugerville, Austin, Coupland, Hutto, Manor and Round Rock.

Rockdale ISD

Rockdale ISD serves the K-12th grade and is located in Rockdale, TX. This independent school district educates roughly 1,500 students annually.

Round Rock ISD

This is one of the larger school districts in the Greater Austin Area and has experienced significant growth in recent years. This ISD serves 110 square miles and is comprised of nearly 50 schools.

San Marcos CISD

This consolidated ISD covers 210 square miles throughout Hays, Caldwell and Guadalupe counties. This ISD serves over 2,500 students and is comprised of ten schools.

Smithville ISD

The Smithville ISD has students in five schools. This ISD is comprised of the five schools, including the Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp.

Taylor ISD

This school district is both public and private. This ISD has been rated as 'Academically Acceptable' by the Texas Education Agency.

Thorndale ISD

Thorndale ISD is known for being the primary location used in filming 'The Rookie'. This ISD is comprised of three schools.

Wimberley ISD

Wimberley ISD serves the communities of Wimberley and Woodcreek. There are two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. This ISD has been rated as 'Recognized' by the Texas Education Agency.