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Lake Travis ISD vs Leander ISD

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

Lake Travis ISD

Luxury

98%

Grad Rate

$825K

12M SFR Median Sold

1,045 SFR sales

Leander ISD

98%

Grad Rate

$544K

12M SFR Median Sold

2,286 SFR sales

Lake Travis ISD and Leander ISD are two of the most compared school districts in the Austin metro area. Lake Travis ISD serves Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood, while Leander ISD covers Leander, Cedar Park, Austin. 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 Lake Travis ISD vs Leander ISD every 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.”

- Joe Keenan, Keenan Group at Compass

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Lake Travis ISD vs Leander ISD - Side-by-Side

MetricLake Travis ISDLeander ISD
Graduation Rate98%98%
Total Schools1145
Total Students10,74842,000
Student-Teacher Ratio16:115:1
Avg SAT Score11541196
12M Single-Family Median Sold$825K$544K
Cities ServedLakeway, Bee Cave, SpicewoodLeander, Cedar Park, Austin

Sources: Texas Education Agency. Market values use trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to each district from the live MLS district market dataset, refreshed October 15, 2026.

District Intelligence

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

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Lake Travis ISD

Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood

Luxury

$825K

12M Median Sold

Eanes ISD

Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, West Austin

Luxury

$1.9M

12M Median Sold

Head-to-Head Comparison

Graduation Rate
98%
Lake Travis ISD
98%
Eanes ISD
Student-Teacher RatioLower is better
16:1
Lake Travis ISD
13:1
Eanes ISD
12M Median Sold
$825K
Lake Travis ISD
$1.9M
Eanes ISD
Total Students
10,748
Lake Travis ISD
7,524
Eanes ISD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Travis ISD or Leander ISD better for families?

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 Lake Travis ISD vs Leander ISD?

Lake Travis ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $825K, based on 1,045 closed sales zoned to Lake Travis ISD, with active inventory currently at 494 listings. Leander ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $544K, based on 2,286 closed sales zoned to Leander ISD, with active inventory currently at 941 listings. Compare median price, price bands, active inventory, and sales-through rather than relying on a frozen average.

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

Lake Travis ISD has a 98% graduation rate and Leander ISD has 98%. The Texas state average is 90.3%. Both districts exceed the state benchmark.

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

Lake Travis ISD has 11 schools serving 10,748 students, while Leander ISD has 45 schools serving 42,000 students. Each district has individual campuses that stand out - visit the district pages for school-by-school breakdowns.

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