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Eanes ISD vs Lake Travis ISD

Side-by-side comparison of two of Austin's top school districts. Academics, demographics, live MLS market context, and expert guidance.

Eanes ISD

Luxury

10/10

GreatSchools

98%

Grad Rate

$2.0M

12M SFR Median Sold

264 SFR sales

Lake Travis ISD

Luxury

9/10

GreatSchools

98%

Grad Rate

$850K

12M SFR Median Sold

579 SFR sales

Eanes ISD and Lake Travis ISD are two of the most compared school districts in the Austin metro area. Eanes ISD serves Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, West Austin with a 10/10 GreatSchools rating, while Lake Travis ISD covers Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood at 9/10. Use trailing-12-month single-family median sold price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through to compare the real estate side of each school-zone decision.

“Families ask us about Eanes ISD vs Lake Travis ISDevery week. The answer depends on your priorities - commute time, home budget, campus culture, and extracurricular programs all matter. We walk families through the tradeoffs so there are no surprises after closing.”

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Eanes ISD vs Lake Travis ISD - Side-by-Side

MetricEanes ISDLake Travis ISD
GreatSchools Rating (2025-26)10/109/10
Niche Grade (2025-26)A+A+
Graduation Rate (2025-26)98%98%
Total Schools811
Total Students7,71411,230
Student-Teacher Ratio13:116:1
Avg SAT Score12751154
12M Single-Family Median Sold$2.0M$850K
Cities ServedWestlake Hills, Rollingwood, West AustinLakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood

Sources: GreatSchools.org, Niche.com, Texas Education Agency. Ratings as of the 2025-2026 school year. Market values use trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to each district from the live MLS district market dataset, refreshed June 14, 2026.

District Intelligence

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Side-by-side analysis of academics, demographics, and real estate value.

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Eanes ISD

Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, West Austin

Luxury

10/10

GreatSchools

A+

Niche

$2.0M

12M Median Sold

Lake Travis ISD

Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood

Luxury

9/10

GreatSchools

A+

Niche

$850K

12M Median Sold

Head-to-Head Comparison

GreatSchools Rating
10/10
Eanes ISD
9/10
Lake Travis ISD
Niche Grade
A+
Eanes ISD
A+
Lake Travis ISD
Graduation Rate
98%
Eanes ISD
98%
Lake Travis ISD
Student-Teacher RatioLower is better
13:1
Eanes ISD
16:1
Lake Travis ISD
12M Median Sold
$2.0M
Eanes ISD
$850K
Lake Travis ISD
Total Students
7,714
Eanes ISD
11,230
Lake Travis ISD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eanes ISD or Lake Travis ISD better for families?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Eanes ISD has a 10/10 GreatSchools rating with a A+ Niche grade, while Lake Travis ISD is rated 9/10 with a A+ Niche grade. Both are strong options; the right choice depends on school fit, budget, commute, lifestyle priorities, and live MLS market behavior.

What are home prices in Eanes ISD vs Lake Travis ISD?

Eanes ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $2.0M, based on 264 closed sales zoned to Eanes ISD, with active inventory currently at 136 listings. Lake Travis ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $850K, based on 579 closed sales zoned to Lake Travis ISD, with active inventory currently at 602 listings. Compare median price, price bands, active inventory, and sales-through rather than relying on a frozen average.

How do graduation rates compare between Eanes ISD and Lake Travis ISD?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Eanes ISD has a 98% graduation rate and Lake Travis ISD has 98%. The Texas state average is 90.3%. Both districts exceed the state benchmark.

Which district has better schools, Eanes ISD or Lake Travis ISD?

Eanes ISD has 8 schools serving 7,714 students, while Lake Travis ISD has 11 schools serving 11,230 students. Eanes ISD rates higher on GreatSchools (10/10 vs 9/10). Each district has individual campuses that stand out - visit the district pages for school-by-school breakdowns.

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