Homes for Sale in Harris Elementary

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About Harris Elementary

Harris Elementary is a Pre-K through 5th grade campus serving the heart of East Austin as part of Austin ISD, one of the largest and most resourced school districts in Texas. Austin ISD brings a broad portfolio of programs to its campuses, including dual language tracks, STEM enrichment, fine arts integration, and gifted and talented pathways, and Harris benefits from that district-wide infrastructure alongside its own deeply committed campus staff. The school sits within a community that takes its investment in public education seriously, and that energy shows in the parent involvement and neighborhood pride that define the area.

For buyers making a long-term decision about where to plant roots in Austin, the elementary school years are just the beginning of the story. Harris sets students up well for the middle and high school options ahead, including some genuinely exceptional college-readiness pathways that are unique to this part of Austin ISD. The combination of a welcoming campus culture and those downstream academic opportunities makes the Harris zone a compelling place to buy.

TEA School Performance Data (2025)

The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Harris Elementary performed in the most recent evaluation.

TEA Distinctions Earned (6 of 7): ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Science, Academic Progress, Closing the Gaps, Postsecondary Readiness. Distinction designations recognize outstanding achievement in specific areas beyond the overall rating.

Rating History

TEA accountability ratings from 2019 to 2025. Ratings were suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.

Neighborhoods Zoned to Harris Elementary

The Harris Elementary attendance zone draws from some of East Austin's most recognizable and established neighborhoods. Vista Alegre is one of the most active areas within the zone, known for well-maintained homes, mature trees, and a genuine sense of community investment. Right alongside it, Highlands/University Hills delivers classic East Austin character with ranch-style homes on generous lots that reflect the neighborhood's mid-century origins and continued appeal.

Gaston Park is another standout within the zone, offering quiet residential streets, good walkability to local amenities, and the kind of established neighborhood feel that is increasingly rare this close to downtown Austin. Roberts Terrace and Windsor Park add to the zone's depth, with housing stock that ranges from cozy two-bedroom cottages to larger four-bedroom homes suited to buyers who need more space.

Claircrest rounds out the residential picture with additional options across home sizes and styles. Buyers will also find a small number of new construction opportunities from local builders, making this one of the few East Austin school zones where you can still find a brand-new home on a lot with mature trees nearby. Condominiums and income-producing properties also appear in the zone, giving buyers and investors multiple entry points into this part of the market.

School Feeder Pattern

One of the first questions buyers with school-age children ask is what happens after elementary school, and the Harris zone has some genuinely exciting answers. After completing 5th grade at Harris, students continue within Austin ISD, with middle school placement depending on the specific address within the zone. Feeder middle schools include Bertha Sadler Means Middle School, Garcia Middle School, Lamar Middle School, Pearce Middle School, and Webb Middle School.

On the high school side, students have access to three campuses with distinct identities. Lyndon B Johnson High School is a storied campus with deep community roots and a proud tradition. The two early college options available in this zone are especially worth highlighting. Navarro Early College High School and Northeast Early College High School give students the opportunity to earn college credits, and in many cases a full associate degree, while still completing their high school diploma. That kind of built-in college head start is an extraordinary advantage that sets these campuses apart from traditional high schools.

Because multiple middle schools serve the Harris zone, buyers should confirm their specific feeder school assignment directly with Austin ISD before closing on a home. Address-level zoning can occasionally differ from zone boundary maps, and it is always worth verifying before you sign.

Community & Lifestyle

East Austin has evolved into one of the most vibrant and livable corners of the city, and the neighborhoods surrounding Harris Elementary sit at the center of that momentum. The area is home to a rich mix of local restaurants, coffee roasters, breweries, and creative businesses that give everyday life here a distinct and authentic Austin character. Mueller, one of the city's most celebrated mixed-use districts, is just a short drive away and offers a weekly farmers market, community pools, miles of trails, and a retail scene that draws residents from across the metro.

Outdoor space is plentiful throughout the Harris zone. Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park anchors the northern edge of the area with extensive trail systems, sports courts, and open green space that residents use year-round. Smaller neighborhood parks, pocket green spaces, and the tree-canopied streets throughout the zone all contribute to a walkable, outdoor-oriented lifestyle that is difficult to replicate elsewhere in Austin at this price point.

Commuters benefit from a central location that puts downtown Austin within 10 to 15 minutes under normal conditions. Major corridors including IH-35, US-183, and SH-290 are all easily accessible, and the Domain's tech employment corridor to the north is a reasonable commute as well. Buyers who want to weigh their options across the broader metro can also explore homes in Austin, Pflugerville, and Manor for comparison. For a full look at Austin area homes for sale, the team at Neuhaus Realty Group knows this part of the city inside and out and can help you zero in on the right neighborhood for your situation.