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Doss Elementary

Serving grades PK-5 with 914 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.

8/10
GreatSchools
A
Niche
B
TEA Rating
914
Students
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
PK-5
Grades Served

About Doss Elementary

Doss Elementary is a elementary school located in Austin, TX 78731, serving students in grades PK-5 as part of Austin Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Doss Elementary is shown with 8/10 GreatSchools, Niche A, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin metropolitan area.

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, allowing for personalized attention and individualized learning opportunities. Currently, 914 students are enrolled in the kindergarten through 5th grade program.

School Details

Established
1973
Principal
Tracy Sheridan

History

Doss Elementary has been the heart of the Northwest Hills school community since 1973. The school serves one of Austin ISD's strongest academic neighborhoods with 15.3% gifted and talented enrollment. Doss has a robust bilingual/ESL program serving 32% of students, reflecting the international diversity of the Northwest Hills tech corridor.

Student Demographics

White56%
Hispanic21%
Asian13%
Black2%
Other8%
Economically Disadvantaged19%

Attendance Zone

Serves Northwest Hills and Cat Mountain neighborhoods in the 78731 ZIP code

Real Estate Impact

Doss is the most sought-after elementary zone in northwest Austin ISD. School zoning is consistently cited as the #1 reason families choose this neighborhood. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.

Feeder Pattern

Feeds Into Middle School

Murchison Middle School

Location & Contact

Doss Elementary

7005 Northledge Dr, Austin, TX 78731

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GreatSchools rating for Doss Elementary?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Doss Elementary has a GreatSchools rating of 8 out of 10, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin area.

What grades does Doss Elementary serve?

Doss Elementary serves students in grades PK-5 (Kindergarten through 5th Grade).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Doss Elementary?

Doss Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, with approximately 914 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the Doss Elementary attendance zone?

Use the live Austin ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $625K, 3,740 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed June 14, 2026. Then compare the specific attendance zone by neighborhood median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through. Contact the Keenan Group for current listings in this school zone.

What school does Doss Elementary feed into?

Students at Doss Elementary feed into Murchison Middle School after completing grades PK-5.

When was Doss Elementary established?

Doss Elementary was established in 1973, serving the Austin community as part of Austin Independent School District.

Homes in Doss Zone

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Austin ISD District Median
$625K

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About Austin ISD

District Rating6/10
Total Schools120
Total Students75,000
Graduation Rate93%
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