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Two A Rated Round Rock ISD Elementaries, One Comparison Worth Making
Great Oaks Elementary and Fern Bluff Elementary both earned A ratings from the Texas Education Agency in 2025 (TEA 2025 release). Both sit within Round Rock ISD, and both feed into Round Rock High School. If you are deciding between zones, the right call comes down to neighborhood character, commute, and lot type, not academic performance.
Fern Bluff draws from established neighborhoods of northwest Round Rock near FM 1431. Great Oaks serves the Brushy Creek area off Great Oaks Drive. Both campuses are doing strong academic work, so the choice here is really about which neighborhood fits you.
Fern Bluff vs Great Oaks: Quick Comparison
| Fern Bluff Elementary | Great Oaks Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating (2025) | A | A |
| Enrollment | ~605 students | ~830 students |
| Grades | PK – 05 | EE – 05 |
| District | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| High School | Round Rock HS | Round Rock HS |
Enrollment figures sourced from Texas Tribune Schools Explorer.
TEA School Performance (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually. Both Fern Bluff and Great Oaks earned A overall ratings in the 2025 cycle.
| Performance Metric | Fern Bluff Elementary | Great Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | A | A |
| Student Achievement | A | A |
| School Progress | A | A |
| Closing the Gaps | B | B |
| Enrollment | ~605 students (PK – 05) | ~830 students (EE – 05) |
Both schools earn the same overall A grade across the published TEA domains. For deeper detail, visit the Fern Bluff Elementary page or the Great Oaks Elementary page.
Fern Bluff: Established Northwest Round Rock
Fern Bluff serves roughly 600 students in the established northwest Round Rock corridor. The school feeds into Chisholm Trail Middle School and then Round Rock High School. Many of the surrounding neighborhoods have a settled in character with mature landscaping and generous lot sizes.
Great Oaks: Brushy Creek, Same A Rating
Great Oaks is a larger campus (about 830 students) located at 16455 Great Oaks Drive in the Brushy Creek area of Round Rock. The school feeds into Round Rock High School. Housing in this zone includes a mix of established Brushy Creek homes and master planned community sections.
Great Oaks has held a consistent A rating in recent TEA cycles, which keeps it on the radar for buyers who pay attention to school accountability data.
The Neighborhoods
Fern Bluff draws from neighborhoods along FM 1431 and Sam Bass Road, where you will find spacious homes on established lots with mature trees. The area has good access to the IH-35 and Highway 183 corridors and sits near Round Rock’s commercial core.
Great Oaks serves the Brushy Creek area off Great Oaks Drive, where master planned community sections offer amenities like pools and trails. The zone is well established and tied into the 183A and Anderson Mill commuter routes.
Browse all homes zoned to Fern Bluff or homes zoned to Great Oaks.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Fern Bluff if:
- You prefer established neighborhoods with mature landscaping and larger lots
- You value the Chisholm Trail Middle School feeder path specifically
- FM 1431 access fits your commute
You might lean toward Great Oaks if:
- You want an A rated elementary in the Brushy Creek area
- Master planned community amenities appeal to you
- 183A and Anderson Mill commuter routes fit your daily drive
Both schools deliver the same A overall rating and both feed into Round Rock High, so academically the long term destination is the same. Pick the zone whose neighborhoods, lots, and commute match your day to day.
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