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Side-by-side comparison of two of Austin's top school districts. Academics, demographics, live MLS market context, and expert guidance.
9/10
GreatSchools
98%
Grad Rate
$850K
12M SFR Median Sold
597 SFR sales
7/10
GreatSchools
98%
Grad Rate
$630K
12M SFR Median Sold
698 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 with a 9/10 GreatSchools rating, while Leander ISD covers Leander, Cedar Park, Austin at 7/10. 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 Lake Travis ISD vs Leander 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.”
- Joe Keenan, Keenan Group at Compass
Use the full district pages to inspect school rosters, district-specific neighborhoods, and housing options before you decide between Lake Travis ISD and Leander ISD.
| Metric | Lake Travis ISD | Leander ISD |
|---|---|---|
| GreatSchools Rating (2025-26) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Niche Grade (2025-26) | A+ | A |
| Graduation Rate (2025-26) | 98% | 98% |
| Total Schools | 11 | 45 |
| Total Students | 11,230 | 42,000 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| Avg SAT Score | 1154 | 1196 |
| 12M Single-Family Median Sold | $850K | $630K |
| Cities Served | Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood | Leander, Cedar Park, Austin |
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 2, 2026.
Side-by-side analysis of academics, demographics, and real estate value.
Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood
9/10
GreatSchools
A+
Niche
$850K
12M Median Sold
Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, West Austin
10/10
GreatSchools
A+
Niche
$1.9M
12M Median Sold
11
Schools
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Trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to Lake Travis ISD; refreshed june 2, 2026.
567
Active Listings
$1000K
Active Median
$850K
12M SFR Median Sold
$407
Active $/Sq Ft
Trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to Leander ISD; refreshed june 2, 2026.
998
Active Listings
$639K
Active Median
$630K
12M SFR Median Sold
$268
Active $/Sq Ft