Round Rock ISD - Schools & Neighborhoods

Schools, ratings, and neighborhoods in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin.

8/10

GreatSchools

Niche Grade

94%

Grad Rate

$525K

Median Sold

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What is Round Rock ISD and why do families choose it?

Round Rock ISD is a major school district serving Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin with 55 schools and 52,000 students. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Round Rock ISD holds a 8/10 GreatSchools rating and A Niche grade with a 94% graduation rate. The Keenan Group has 25+ years and 1,000+ transactions helping families find homes in Round Rock ISD school zones.

GreatSchools: 8/10 (2025-2026)
Niche: A (2025-2026)
School profiles: 55
Graduation Rate: 94% (2025-2026)
Live MLS median sold price: $525K; 849 SFR sales; refreshed June 5, 2026
Cities Served: Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin

Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX

Round Rock ISD Boundary Map

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Live District Market Data

Round Rock ISD Real Estate

Trailing-12-month single-family closed sales zoned to Round Rock ISD; refreshed june 5, 2026.

614

Active Listings

$514K

Active Median

$525K

12M SFR Median Sold

$235

Active $/Sq Ft

Active Price Band$400K - $699K

Schools in Round Rock ISD

55 schools · 52,000 students

High Schools

School	Grades	GreatSchools	Niche	Students
Westwood High School	9-12	9/10	A+	2,600	View Details →
Round Rock High School	9-12	7/10	A-	2,800	View Details →

Middle Schools

School	Grades	GreatSchools	Niche	Students
Canyon Vista Middle School	6-8	9/10	A+	1,337	View Details →

Elementary Schools

School	Grades	GreatSchools	Niche	Students
Spicewood Elementary	K-5	9/10	A+	681	View Details →
Fern Bluff Elementary	PK-5	8/10	A	595	View Details →

School Feeder Patterns

Round Rock 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

Westwood High School Feeder Chain

1 elementary → 1 middle → 1 high school

Elementary (K-5)

Elementary9/10

Spicewood Elementary

681 studentsNiche A+

Middle (6-8)

Middle School9/10

Canyon Vista Middle School

1,337 studentsNiche A+

High (9-12)

High School9/10

Westwood High School

2,600 studentsNiche A+

Elementary (K-5)

Elementary9/10

Spicewood Elementary

681 studentsNiche A+

Middle (6-8)

Middle School9/10

Canyon Vista Middle School

1,337 studentsNiche A+

High (9-12)

High School9/10

Westwood High School

2,600 studentsNiche A+

Round Rock High School Feeder Chain

0 elementary → 0 middle → 1 high school

Elementary (K-5)

Middle (6-8)

High (9-12)

High School7/10

Round Rock High School

2,800 studentsNiche A-

Elementary (K-5)

Middle (6-8)

High (9-12)

High School7/10

Round Rock High School

2,800 studentsNiche A-

About Round Rock Independent School District

Round Rock ISD is the fourth-largest district in the Austin metro with 52,000 students and 55 campuses. The district sits at the center of Austin's tech corridor - Dell Technologies' global headquarters is in Round Rock, Samsung's chip fabrication plant is in Taylor, and Apple's campus is minutes away. This concentration of tech employment created a school district with unusually high academic expectations. Westwood High School, with 44% Asian enrollment reflecting the tech industry's workforce, earned Platinum recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll. Canyon Vista Middle School ranks in the top 2% of all Texas middle schools. Five RRISD high schools made the 2025 AP Honor Roll - the most of any district in the region.

Why Families Choose Round Rock ISD

Families moving to Austin for tech jobs frequently land in Round Rock ISD because it's where the offices are. But they stay for the schools. The Westwood feeder chain (Spicewood Elementary → Canyon Vista Middle → Westwood High) is arguably the strongest academic pipeline in the Austin metro outside of Eanes. Westwood's IB Diploma program, Science Olympiad national ranking, and average ACT of 29.6 compete with any private school in the region. Great Hills offers the closest-to-Austin option in RRISD with homes from $400K-$1M, while Avery Ranch provides newer construction from $400K-$700K with strong community amenities and a shorter commute to Dell and Samsung.

Real Estate in Round Rock ISD

Our Round Rock ISD coverage focuses on two neighborhoods: Great Hills (Spicewood → Canyon Vista → Westwood chain) and Avery Ranch (Fern Bluff → Walsh/Pearson Ranch → Round Rock High/McNeil). Great Hills is the academic play - homes here benefit from the Canyon Vista → Westwood feeder, one of the highest-performing middle-to-high transitions in Texas. Avery Ranch is the lifestyle play - newer construction, community pools, trails, and easy access to the tech corridor along 183 and I-35. 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.

“Round Rock ISD has the deepest bench of consistently strong schools in the Austin metro. Westwood High alone puts it on the map - that school competes nationally.”
- Joe Keenan, Keenan Group at Compass

Things to Consider

Round Rock ISD is large and suburban - most neighborhoods require a car for daily errands. The district's size means your experience depends heavily on which feeder pattern you land in.

District Statistics

Total Schools: 55
Total Students: 52,000
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Graduation Rate: 94%
Average SAT Score: 1180

Communities Served

Round RockCedar ParkAustin

ZIP Codes

78665 78681 78664 78660 78717 78750 78759

Ratings & Rankings

8/10

GreatSchools (2025-26)

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Niche (2025-26)

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#4 in Austin Area

Austin Metro Ranking

What Families Say About Round Rock ISD

“I wanted to share the excellent work and the highest professional standard that both Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan delivered. I worked mainly with Joe Keenan on house viewings, tours, meetings, etc., while Cara Keenan assisted with getting offer letters in on time. Joe Keenan guided me seamlessly throughout the process for my first house purchase, and there was never a time when I reached out that he either wasn't available or didn't get back to me shortly thereafter. Many times I actually wondered if he ever stops working.”
- Alan Love Luu (Buyer), Avery Ranch

“Great Hills was Cara's suggestion when we told her we needed to be close to the Domain and the tech corridor but still wanted a real neighborhood feel. She was right — the lots are big, the trees are mature, and the commute to Apple and Google offices is under 15 minutes. Cara also pointed out that Great Hills feeds into Westwood High School, which was important to us. We closed on a five-bedroom with a pool for just over a million.”
- P. Sharma (Buyer), Great Hills

Frequently Asked Questions About Round Rock ISD

What neighborhoods are in Round Rock ISD?

Round Rock ISD serves Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin. Key neighborhoods include Avery Ranch, Great Hills. Round Rock ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $525K, based on 849 closed sales zoned to Round Rock ISD, with active inventory currently at 614 listings.

What are the top-rated schools in Round Rock ISD?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, the top-rated schools in Round Rock ISD are Westwood High School (9/10 GreatSchools, Niche A+), Canyon Vista Middle School (9/10 GreatSchools, Niche A+), Spicewood Elementary (9/10 GreatSchools, Niche A+). Round Rock ISD has an overall 8/10 GreatSchools, Niche A.

How much do homes cost in Round Rock ISD school zones?

Round Rock ISD has a live MLS trailing-12-month single-family median sold price of $525K, based on 849 closed sales zoned to Round Rock ISD, with active inventory currently at 614 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 Round Rock ISD?

Round Rock ISD has a 94% graduation rate as of the 2025-2026 school year. The average SAT score is 1180. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1.

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

Round Rock 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 Round Rock ISD directly before closing - attendance boundaries and transfer policies change.

Does Round Rock ISD allow school transfers?

Round Rock 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 Round Rock ISD directly for current transfer window and application process.

Which Round Rock ISD neighborhoods offer the best value?

Value-optimized options in Round Rock ISD are typically older, smaller homes in established neighborhoods like Avery Ranch, Great Hills. 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 Round Rock ISD neighborhood.

How does Round Rock ISD compare to other Austin districts?

Round Rock ISD ranks 8/10 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 Round Rock ISD schools?

Round Rock 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 Round Rock 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 Round Rock ISD offer magnet or specialty programs?

Most Austin-area districts including Round Rock 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 Round Rock ISD directly for current specialty program options - some require application-based entry separate from residence-based assignment.