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Private Schools vs Austin ISD

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

Private Schools

0/10

GreatSchools

99%

Grad Rate

Live MLS

12M SFR Median Sold

MLS refresh pending

Austin ISD

6/10

GreatSchools

93%

Grad Rate

$625K

12M SFR Median Sold

3,740 SFR sales

Private Schools and Austin ISD are two of the most compared school districts in the Austin metro area. Private Schools serves Austin, Westlake Hills with a 0/10 GreatSchools rating, while Austin ISD covers Austin at 6/10. 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.

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Private Schools vs Austin ISD - Side-by-Side

MetricPrivate SchoolsAustin ISD
GreatSchools Rating (2025-26)0/106/10
Niche Grade (2025-26)A+B+
Graduation Rate (2025-26)99%93%
Total Schools16120
Total Students8,12975,000
Student-Teacher Ratio9:114:1
Avg SAT ScoreN/A1100
12M Single-Family Median SoldLive MLS$625K
Cities ServedAustin, Westlake HillsAustin

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 April 8, 2026.

District Intelligence

Compare School Districts

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

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Private Schools

Austin, Westlake Hills

Luxury

0/10

GreatSchools

A+

Niche

$1.0M

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
0/10
Private Schools
9/10
Lake Travis ISD
Niche Grade
A+
Private Schools
A+
Lake Travis ISD
Graduation Rate
99%
Private Schools
98%
Lake Travis ISD
Student-Teacher RatioLower is better
9:1
Private Schools
16:1
Lake Travis ISD
12M Median Sold
$1.0M
Private Schools
$850K
Lake Travis ISD
Total Students
8,129
Private Schools
11,230
Lake Travis ISD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Private Schools or Austin ISD better for families?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Private Schools has a 0/10 GreatSchools rating with a A+ Niche grade, while Austin ISD is rated 6/10 with a B+ 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 Private Schools vs Austin ISD?

Private Schools market context should be checked against trailing-12-month single-family median sold price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through before setting a school-zone budget. Austin ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $625K, based on 3,740 closed sales zoned to Austin ISD, with active inventory currently at 1,980 listings. Compare median price, price bands, active inventory, and sales-through rather than relying on a frozen average.

How do graduation rates compare between Private Schools and Austin ISD?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Private Schools has a 99% graduation rate and Austin ISD has 93%. The Texas state average is 90.3%. Both districts exceed the state benchmark.

Which district has better schools, Private Schools or Austin ISD?

Private Schools has 16 schools serving 8,129 students, while Austin ISD has 120 schools serving 75,000 students. Austin ISD rates higher on GreatSchools (6/10 vs 0/10). Each district has individual campuses that stand out - visit the district pages for school-by-school breakdowns.

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