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Austin ISDElementary School

Hill Elementary

Serving grades PK-5 with 859 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.

8/10
GreatSchools
A
Niche
A
TEA Rating
859
Students
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
PK-5
Grades Served

About Hill Elementary

Hill Elementary is a elementary school located in Austin, TX 78759, serving students in grades PK-5 as part of Austin Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Hill 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 16:1, allowing for effective classroom instruction and student engagement. Currently, 859 students are enrolled in the kindergarten through 5th grade program.

School Details

Established
1976
Principal
Jack Drummond

Student Demographics

White58%
Hispanic25%
Asian7%
Black4%
Other6%
Economically Disadvantaged19%

Attendance Zone

Serves Westover Hills and portions of the 78759 corridor near Mesa Drive

Real Estate Impact

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

Hill Elementary

8601 Tallwood Dr, Austin, TX 78759

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GreatSchools rating for Hill Elementary?

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

What grades does Hill Elementary serve?

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

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Elementary?

Hill Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, with approximately 859 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the Hill 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 Hill Elementary feed into?

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

When was Hill Elementary established?

Hill Elementary was established in 1976, serving the Austin community as part of Austin Independent School District.

Homes in Hill Zone

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Hill Elementary Zone - Last 12 Months
$750K median

190 sales in the last 12 months. Range: $159K - $3.5M.

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About Austin ISD

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