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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

9/10

GreatSchools

98%

Grad Rate

$850K

12M SFR Median Sold

597 SFR sales

Leander ISD

7/10

GreatSchools

98%

Grad Rate

$630K

12M SFR Median Sold

695 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.”

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

MetricLake Travis ISDLeander ISD
GreatSchools Rating (2025-26)9/107/10
Niche Grade (2025-26)A+A
Graduation Rate (2025-26)98%98%
Total Schools1145
Total Students11,23042,000
Student-Teacher Ratio16:115:1
Avg SAT Score11541196
12M Single-Family Median Sold$850K$630K
Cities ServedLakeway, Bee Cave, SpicewoodLeander, 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 5, 2026.

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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

9/10

GreatSchools

A+

Niche

$850K

12M Median Sold

Eanes ISD

Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, West Austin

Luxury

10/10

GreatSchools

A+

Niche

$1.9M

12M Median Sold

Head-to-Head Comparison

GreatSchools Rating
9/10
Lake Travis ISD
10/10
Eanes ISD
Niche Grade
A+
Lake Travis ISD
A+
Eanes ISD
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
$850K
Lake Travis ISD
$1.9M
Eanes ISD
Total Students
11,230
Lake Travis ISD
7,714
Eanes ISD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Travis ISD or Leander ISD better for families?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Lake Travis ISD has a 9/10 GreatSchools rating with a A+ Niche grade, while Leander ISD is rated 7/10 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 Lake Travis ISD vs Leander ISD?

Lake Travis ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $850K, based on 597 closed sales zoned to Lake Travis ISD, with active inventory currently at 578 listings. Leander ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $630K, based on 695 closed sales zoned to Leander ISD, with active inventory currently at 1,023 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?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, 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 11,230 students, while Leander ISD has 45 schools serving 42,000 students. Lake Travis ISD rates higher on GreatSchools (9/10 vs 7/10). Each district has individual campuses that stand out - visit the district pages for school-by-school breakdowns.

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