About Homes Zoned to Herrington Elementary School
About Herrington Elementary
Herrington Elementary is part of Round Rock ISD, a district with a long track record of academic excellence and a national reputation for innovation in public education. Round Rock ISD has earned recognition for its rigorous curriculum, extensive gifted and talented services, dual language programs, and commitment to preparing every student for college and career success. Herrington reflects those values at the campus level, with engaged teachers, a supportive school community, and a student body drawn from some of northeast Round Rock's most established and growing neighborhoods.
The campus benefits from being embedded in a part of Round Rock that has seen significant residential investment over the past decade. New families continue to choose this zone specifically because of the combination of school quality and neighborhood character, which means Herrington consistently draws motivated, involved parents who contribute to a strong school culture. For buyers who are serious about elementary school quality, Herrington checks every box that Round Rock ISD is known for delivering.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Harrington Elementary performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
B |
85/100 |
| Student Achievement |
B |
86/100 |
| School Progress |
B |
86/100 |
| Academic Growth |
B |
86/100 |
| Closing the Gaps |
B |
81/100 |
| School Detail |
Value |
| Grades Served |
KG - 05 |
| Total Enrollment |
318 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
29.2% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
9.7% |
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.
| Year |
Rating |
Score |
| 2019 |
A |
92/100 |
| 2022 |
A |
92/100 |
| 2023 |
B |
89/100 |
| 2024 |
B |
83/100 |
| 2025 |
B |
85/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Herrington Elementary
Paloma Lake is the signature community in the Herrington zone and one of the most popular master-planned neighborhoods in all of northeast Round Rock. Built around a central lake with resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, community pool, playgrounds, and miles of walking and jogging trails, Paloma Lake gives residents a lifestyle that feels like a permanent vacation without leaving their neighborhood. The community spans multiple sections, from more attainable homes in Paloma Lake Sec 1B and Sec 8 to premium, larger floor plans in sought-after sections like Paloma Lake Sec 4B and Paloma Lake Sec 06, so buyers at a range of budgets can find a home within this coveted zone.
Chester Ranch Place is another prominent community in the Herrington attendance area, offering well-built homes with a more traditional neighborhood character. Buyers drawn to established streetscapes, mature landscaping, and solid construction will appreciate what Chester Ranch Place delivers. The community is one of the most active in the zone in terms of market activity, which speaks to its enduring appeal.
The zone also includes Vizcaya, Ryans Crossing, Settlers Crossing, Settlers Overlook North, and Estates Settlers Park, which offers some of the more spacious lots and larger home designs in the area. Together, these communities create a genuinely varied housing landscape, with three, four, and five-bedroom homes available across a range of styles and sizes. The majority of homes in the zone run around 2,400 square feet, which gives buyers plenty of room for home offices, guest rooms, and flexible living spaces.
School Feeder Pattern
Knowing the complete feeder path from elementary through high school is essential when you are buying a home with education in mind. Here is how the Herrington zone flows through Round Rock ISD.
After completing fifth grade at Herrington, students move on to middle school. Depending on the specific address within the zone, students may be assigned to CPL Robert P. Hernandez Middle School, Deerpark Middle School, or Hopewell Middle School. All three are solid Round Rock ISD campuses with strong academics and a full range of electives, athletics, and extracurricular programs at the 6th through 8th grade level. Since different subdivisions within the Herrington zone may feed into different middle schools, it is worth confirming the specific assignment for any home address directly with Round Rock ISD before you close.
From middle school, students in this part of the district continue to Stony Point High School, one of Round Rock ISD's flagship high school campuses. Stony Point is known for its rigorous academic offerings including a deep roster of Advanced Placement courses, a celebrated fine arts program, and competitive athletics across a wide range of sports. It is a school that graduates consistently go on to strong college and university admissions, and it is a genuine selling point for this part of the market.
Community and Lifestyle
The northeast Round Rock area is one of the most complete suburban environments in the greater Austin metro. Residents here enjoy proximity to Brushy Creek Regional Trail, a beloved multi-use trail that winds through several communities and connects walkers, runners, and cyclists to miles of scenic green space. Paloma Lake's private trails and lake add another layer of outdoor recreation right outside the front door for residents in that community.
For everyday needs, the area sits close to the retail and dining corridors along Gattis School Road and Highway 79, with grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and services all within a short drive. Round Rock itself is one of the most fully developed cities in the Austin suburbs, home to the Round Rock Premium Outlets, Dell Diamond, a growing downtown entertainment district, and a wide range of healthcare and professional services.
Commuters have excellent options from this location. Interstate 35 and SH-130 both provide efficient routes south toward Austin's major employment hubs, including the Domain area, North Austin's tech corridor, and downtown. Georgetown is just a short drive north, and Cedar Park is easily accessible to the west, giving residents access to an even wider range of dining, retail, and entertainment. Buyers who work in Hutto or the new Samsung semiconductor development in Taylor will find this location particularly convenient.
If you are searching for Austin area homes for sale with a specific school zone in mind, the Herrington Elementary area offers a rare combination of strong academics, well-designed communities, and an active lifestyle with room to grow. Neuhaus Realty Group specializes in this part of the Williamson County market and can help you find the right home at the right price within the Herrington zone.
For Sale
