Top-Rated Schools
An A rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2024 and 2025, and a long record among the state's top districts.
Eanes ISD Real Estate
Eanes ISD is the school district behind much of the demand in West Austin. Home to Westlake High School, it serves West Lake Hills, most of Rollingwood, and Austin neighborhoods including Rob Roy, Davenport, Cuernavaca, and Lost Creek, all within minutes of downtown.
For many buyers, especially families relocating to Austin, the search starts with the school district and narrows to the neighborhood from there. Browse current homes for sale in Eanes ISD above, and reach out to Darin for the homes that trade privately before they ever reach the market.
Darin grew up in West Lake Hills and knows these neighborhoods street by street. Explore our West Lake Hills guide and Rollingwood guide for a closer look at life in the district.
Eanes ISD at a Glance
Source: Texas Education Agency accountability ratings and district enrollment data. Verify school zoning for any specific address.
Why Eanes ISD
A top-rated, close-knit district minutes from downtown Austin. A few of the reasons Eanes ISD homes stay in such high demand.
An A rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2024 and 2025, and a long record among the state's top districts.
About 7,500 students and a single high school, so families share one community from kindergarten through graduation.
Westlake sits just across the river from the city core, with quick access via Loop 360, MoPac, and Bee Cave Road.
Wooded lots, hilltop views, and Lake Austin frontage, with a quieter pace than most of the city.
The Schools
Eanes ISD runs eight campuses, all feeding into Westlake High School. Which elementary and middle school a home is zoned to depends on the address.
School | Level | What to Know |
|---|---|---|
Westlake High School | High School, Grades 9 to 12 | Home of the Westlake Chaparrals and the district's only high school, serving every Eanes ISD neighborhood. |
Hill Country Middle School | Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 | One of two middle schools. Zoning depends on the address. |
West Ridge Middle School | Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 | One of two middle schools. Zoning depends on the address. |
Barton Creek, Bridge Point, Cedar Creek, Eanes, and Forest Trail Elementary | Elementary, Grades K to 5 | Five neighborhood elementary schools. Eanes Elementary dates back to 1872, making it one of the oldest schools in the area. |
Where Eanes ISD Homes Are
Eanes ISD crosses city lines, covering two small cities and several Austin neighborhoods. A few worth knowing as you search.
The heart of the district, with wooded estate lots, hilltop views, and Westlake High close by.
Explore West Lake Hills →A small, walkable city just off MoPac, with most of its homes zoned to Eanes ISD.
Explore Rollingwood →Waterfront estates with private docks along the Westlake side of Lake Austin.
See Lake Austin Homes →Established Austin neighborhoods inside the district, from gated hilltop enclaves to wooded family streets.
Ask Darin About These Areas →Life in the District
Life in Eanes ISD revolves around community. Neighbors know each other from school pickup, Friday night games, and weekends on the trails, all with the energy of downtown Austin a short drive away.
The pace is quieter than the city, the setting greener, and the sense of place strong, which is why so many families who move here stay for decades.
Elementary campuses woven into the neighborhoods they serve, with families sharing one high school.
Hill Country trails, the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and Lake Austin all within easy reach.
Westlake athletics, arts, and school events bring the whole district together through the year.
Dining, culture, and work in central Austin are a short drive across the river.
Buying Guidance
Buying for the schools means checking a few details that a standard home search will not show you. A few things to confirm before you make an offer.
District lines do not follow ZIP codes or city limits. A 78746 address is not automatically in Eanes ISD.
Confirm which elementary and middle school the home is zoned to, since each serves a different part of the district.
City, county, and school district rates all shape the annual bill. Compare totals across West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, and Austin addresses.
Many families time moves for summer, so spring and early summer bring the most competition for well-located homes.
Some of the district's best homes sell privately, so relationships often matter as much as the public search.
Darin grew up in West Lake Hills and can help you weigh streets, schools, and value across the district.
Local Guides
Go deeper into the neighborhoods of Eanes ISD and the West Austin luxury market with these local guides from Darin.
Common Questions
Answers for anyone researching homes in Eanes ISD, the schools, and what to know before buying.
Eanes ISD is the public school district serving the Westlake area of west Austin, including West Lake Hills, most of Rollingwood, and parts of Austin such as Rob Roy, Davenport, Cuernavaca, and Lost Creek. It has about 7,500 students across one high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools.
Eanes ISD received an A rating from the Texas Education Agency for both 2024 and 2025, and it is consistently ranked among the top school districts in Texas.
Eanes ISD includes Westlake High School, Hill Country Middle School, West Ridge Middle School, and five elementary schools: Barton Creek, Bridge Point, Cedar Creek, Eanes, and Forest Trail.
No. Most of 78746 is in Eanes ISD, but some nearby addresses are zoned to Austin ISD, and boundaries do not follow ZIP codes or city limits exactly. Always confirm school zoning for a specific address before making an offer.
Much of the south shore of Lake Austin around Westlake is in Eanes ISD. The north shore and upper lake are served by Austin, Leander, or Lake Travis ISD depending on the section, so verify zoning by address.
Eanes ISD is one of the Austin area's most sought-after markets, and many homes trade well into the millions. Prices vary widely by neighborhood, lot size, views, and waterfront access, so Darin can walk you through what current inventory looks like for your search.
Start Your Search
Whether you are relocating for the schools or moving up within the district, Darin can help you find the right street, the right campus, and the right home, including the ones that never reach the public market.