Leander ISD - Schools & Neighborhoods

Schools, ratings, and neighborhoods in Leander, Cedar Park, Austin.

7/10

GreatSchools

Niche Grade

98%

Grad Rate

$630K

Median Sold

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What is Leander ISD and why do families choose it?

Leander ISD is a major school district serving Leander, Cedar Park, Austin with 45 schools and 42,000 students. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Leander ISD holds a 7/10 GreatSchools rating and A Niche grade with a 98% graduation rate. The Keenan Group has 25+ years and 1,000+ transactions helping families find homes in Leander ISD school zones.

GreatSchools: 7/10 (2025-2026)
Niche: A (2025-2026)
School profiles: 45
Graduation Rate: 98% (2025-2026)
Live MLS median sold price: $630K; 694 SFR sales; refreshed June 10, 2026
Cities Served: Leander, Cedar Park, Austin

Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX

Leander ISD Boundary Map

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Live District Market Data

Leander ISD Real Estate

Trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to Leander ISD; refreshed june 10, 2026.

1,038

Active Listings

$625K

Active Median

$630K

12M SFR Median Sold

$266

Active $/Sq Ft

Active Price Band$450K - $899K

Schools in Leander ISD

45 schools · 42,000 students

High Schools

School	Grades	GreatSchools	Niche	Students
Vandegrift High School	9-12	9/10	A+	2,521	View Details →

Middle Schools

School	Grades	GreatSchools	Niche	Students
Four Points Middle School	6-8	7/10	A-	592	View Details →

Elementary Schools

School	Grades	GreatSchools	Niche	Students
River Place Elementary	K-5	6/10	B+	601	View Details →
Steiner Ranch Elementary	K-5	8/10	A	480	View Details →

School Feeder Patterns

Leander ISD Feeder Chains

Follow the path from elementary through high school. Click any school for full details, ratings, and homes in that zone.

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Feeds into

Vandegrift High School Feeder Chain

2 elementary → 1 middle → 1 high school

Elementary (K-5)

Elementary6/10

River Place Elementary

601 studentsNiche B+

Elementary8/10

Steiner Ranch Elementary

480 studentsNiche A

Middle (6-8)

Middle School7/10

Four Points Middle School

592 studentsNiche A-

High (9-12)

High School9/10

Vandegrift High School

2,521 studentsNiche A+

Elementary (K-5)

Elementary6/10

River Place Elementary

601 studentsNiche B+

Elementary8/10

Steiner Ranch Elementary

480 studentsNiche A

Middle (6-8)

Middle School7/10

Four Points Middle School

592 studentsNiche A-

High (9-12)

High School9/10

Vandegrift High School

2,521 studentsNiche A+

About Leander Independent School District

Leander ISD serves 42,000 students from Cedar Park through the Four Points corridor to the Lake Austin waterfront. The district's crown jewel is Vandegrift High School, which opened in 2009 and has already become one of the top-performing high schools in Texas: 99% graduation rate, 59% AP participation, 84% AP pass rate, and a gifted and talented enrollment of 34.5% - the highest of any high school in the Austin metro. Vandegrift's band program has won multiple state championships. The district is navigating enrollment shifts in the southern feeder pattern (Steiner Ranch, Four Points) while continuing to grow in the north, and recently consolidated Faubion Elementary while keeping Steiner Ranch Elementary open.

Why Families Choose Leander ISD

Families choose Leander ISD's southern corridor - River Place, Steiner Ranch, Four Seasons, Lake Austin - for one school: Vandegrift High. The Vandegrift feeder chain delivers Eanes-caliber academics at a significantly lower price point. The Four Points area provides convenient access to both the 360/MoPac tech corridor and the 183/Research Blvd employment centers. The tradeoff: declining elementary enrollment in some feeder schools means the district is actively restructuring, so verify campus assignments. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.

Real Estate in Leander ISD

The Leander ISD neighborhoods we serve - River Place, Steiner Ranch, Four Seasons, Lake Austin, UT Golf Club - all feed into the Vandegrift High School zone. Steiner Ranch offers the most inventory, River Place Country Club has the strongest community amenities, and Four Seasons provides genuine lakefront living. The 78732 ZIP code has strong resale demand driven by the Vandegrift brand and proximity to Apple's campus on 45/MoPac. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.

“Leander ISD's Vandegrift and Vista Ridge are drawing families who five years ago would only look at Eanes. The schools are that strong, and the home values reflect it.”
- Cara Keenan, Keenan Group at Compass

Things to Consider

Leander ISD has grown 40% in a decade, which means some schools are brand new while others are managing capacity constraints. Cedar Park and Leander proper have different commute profiles to central Austin.

District Statistics

Total Schools: 45
Total Students: 42,000
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Graduation Rate: 98%
Average SAT Score: 1196

Communities Served

LeanderCedar ParkAustin

ZIP Codes

78641 78613 78717 78730 78732

Ratings & Rankings

7/10

GreatSchools (2025-26)

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Niche (2025-26)

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#5 in Austin Area

Austin Metro Ranking

What Families Say About Leander ISD

“Lake Austin waterfront is a completely different market and Cara understands it. She explained the dock permit situation, the constant-level lake advantage over Travis, and which coves have the deepest water. We had been looking casually for two years before Cara called about a property with a permitted dock and 200 feet of waterfront. We moved fast and closed in 30 days. That kind of access to inventory and speed of execution is why we chose the Keenan Group for a purchase at this level.”
- W. Kirkpatrick (Buyer), Lake Austin

“We wanted a gated community with canyon views and Cara recommended River Place. She was upfront that the commute to downtown is 25-30 minutes but said the trade-off is you feel like you're living in the Hill Country. She was right. The Tom Kite golf course is beautiful, the pool is great for kids, and we have deer in our backyard every morning. Cara also knew that Leander ISD has some strong elementary schools in the River Place area.”
- J. Doyle (Buyer), River Place

Frequently Asked Questions About Leander ISD

What neighborhoods are in Leander ISD?

Leander ISD serves Leander, Cedar Park, Austin. Key neighborhoods include Four Seasons Lake, Lake, River Place, River Place Country Club, Steiner Ranch. Leander ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $630K, based on 694 closed sales zoned to Leander ISD, with active inventory currently at 1,038 listings.

What are the top-rated schools in Leander ISD?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, the top-rated schools in Leander ISD are Vandegrift High School (9/10 GreatSchools, Niche A+), Steiner Ranch Elementary (8/10 GreatSchools, Niche A), Four Points Middle School (7/10 GreatSchools, Niche A-). Leander ISD has an overall 7/10 GreatSchools, Niche A.

How much do homes cost in Leander ISD school zones?

Leander ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $630K, based on 694 closed sales zoned to Leander ISD, with active inventory currently at 1,038 listings. Prices vary by neighborhood, product type, condition, lot, and proximity to top-rated campuses. Contact the Keenan Group for current pricing by school zone.

What is the graduation rate for Leander ISD?

Leander ISD has a 98% graduation rate as of the 2025-2026 school year. The average SAT score is 1196. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1.

How do I find homes in a specific Leander ISD school zone?

Leander ISD attendance boundaries are drawn to the street level and can change annually. Contact the Keenan Group with your target school and we will pull active MLS listings specifically zoned to that school. Verify current zoning with Leander ISD directly before closing - attendance boundaries and transfer policies change.

Does Leander ISD allow school transfers?

Leander ISD transfer policies vary by year based on enrollment capacity at individual schools. Most top-rated Austin-area districts use a residence-based assignment with limited transfer availability. Magnet programs, dual-language tracks, and special programs sometimes offer application-based transfers. Contact Leander ISD directly for current transfer window and application process.

Which Leander ISD neighborhoods offer the best value?

Value-optimized options in Leander ISD are typically older, smaller homes in established neighborhoods like Four Seasons Lake, Lake, River Place. These offer the school-zone premium at 20-40% below comparable new construction or fully renovated properties in the same district. Keenan Group tracks entry-point pricing weekly across each Leander ISD neighborhood.

How does Leander ISD compare to other Austin districts?

Leander ISD ranks 7/10 on GreatSchools with a A Niche grade as of the 2025-2026 school year. Austin metro has 6 primary school districts: Austin ISD, Eanes ISD, Lake Travis ISD, Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, and Dripping Springs ISD. Each serves distinct geographic zones with different demographics, funding, and program offerings.

What is the best way to tour Leander ISD schools?

Leander ISD campus tours are coordinated directly by the school or district office - many schools require advance scheduling, and some top-demand campuses have capacity constraints. Start with the district's website for tour calendars. The Keenan Group can often facilitate parent connections for insider perspective on culture, academics, and administration beyond the official tour.

What school-district factors should I weigh when buying in Leander ISD?

Beyond overall ratings, weigh: specific school attendance zone (ratings vary within a district), elementary-middle-high school feeder path alignment, AP/IB program availability, special program access (fine arts academy, magnet, dual-language), extracurricular and athletics depth, school demographics and culture fit, transportation options, and boundary change risk. Keenan Group can map these against your specific buyer profile and target neighborhoods.

Does Leander ISD offer magnet or specialty programs?

Most Austin-area districts including Leander ISD offer specialty programs (varies by district): International Baccalaureate, magnet academies, dual-language immersion, Career and Technology Education (CTE), fine arts academies, and gifted-and-talented tracks. Program availability and application processes vary. Contact Leander ISD directly for current specialty program options - some require application-based entry separate from residence-based assignment.