About Homes Zoned to Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Pleasant Hill Elementary is part of Austin ISD, one of the largest and most program-rich school districts in Texas. Austin ISD campuses offer a wide spectrum of academic offerings, including gifted and talented education, bilingual and dual language programs, fine arts integration, and STEM pathways that prepare students for the full range of opportunities ahead of them. Pleasant Hill reflects that district-wide commitment to student success while maintaining the kind of close-knit campus culture that smaller communities within a large city tend to develop organically.
The school's position in the Montopolis corridor connects it to a neighborhood network that takes genuine pride in its schools. Community involvement is a real feature of life here, and that investment in the next generation is something buyers notice when they spend time in the area. Austin ISD also provides families with magnet school options and transfer pathways, giving students access to specialized programs across the district in addition to what's available at their home campus. For those who want the resources of a major urban district with the warmth of a real neighborhood school, Pleasant Hill delivers on both fronts.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Pleasant Hill Elementary performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
D |
68/100 |
| Student Achievement |
D |
62/100 |
| School Progress |
D |
69/100 |
| Academic Growth |
F |
58/100 |
| Closing the Gaps |
D |
65/100 |
| School Detail |
Value |
| Grades Served |
PK - 05 |
| Total Enrollment |
421 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
88.1% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
46.6% |
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 |
C |
76/100 |
| 2022 |
B |
82/100 |
| 2023 |
B |
87/100 |
| 2024 |
B |
84/100 |
| 2025 |
D |
68/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Pleasant Hill Elementary
The Pleasant Hill attendance zone covers a genuinely varied collection of Austin communities, each with its own appeal. Riverside Montopolis is one of the zone's most distinctive areas, tucked along the south bank of the Colorado River with a mix of housing types and a neighborhood identity that longtime Austinites have worked hard to preserve. This is authentic Austin, the kind of place that feels lived-in and real rather than recently polished for marketing purposes.
Buckingham Ridge brings a more traditional suburban feel to the zone, with established single-family homes, mature landscaping, and the kind of street-by-street character that develops over decades. Buyers looking for three and four-bedroom homes with established yards and solid bones tend to find a lot to work with here.
The zone also has strong options for condo and urban-style buyers. Bend Condominiums and Skybridge Lofts offer modern, lower-maintenance living within the attendance area, with Skybridge Lofts particularly appealing to buyers who want contemporary finishes and easy access to Austin's major corridors. On the higher end, Flournoys Sweetbriar brings larger homes and a quieter residential pace to the zone. New construction is part of the picture as well, with Pulte Homes active in the area, so buyers who prefer a brand-new build with a warranty and modern floor plans have options here too.
Beyond the established neighborhoods, the zone includes pockets of development along Stassney Heights and South Point, adding even more variety to what's already a diverse set of housing options. With everything from one-bedroom condos to five-bedroom single-family homes represented, this zone accommodates a wide range of buyers.
School Feeder Pattern
One of the most important things buyers researching the Pleasant Hill zone need to understand is the feeder pattern, because knowing which middle and high schools your address connects to makes a real difference in long-term planning. From Pleasant Hill Elementary, students may feed to several different middle schools within Austin ISD, including Bedichek Middle School, Covington Middle School, and Westside Middle School. The specific middle school assignment depends on your exact address within the zone, so it's always worth confirming with Austin ISD before you purchase.
At the high school level, students from this zone may attend Anderson High School or Crockett High School within Austin ISD, or Rouse High School in Leander ISD, depending on where in the zone you live. Anderson and Crockett are both well-established Austin ISD campuses with deep academic and extracurricular traditions. Rouse is a strong campus in Leander ISD with excellent programs of its own. Because this zone touches multiple district boundaries, verifying your specific feeder school by street address with the district before finalizing a purchase is strongly recommended.
Community & Lifestyle
Southeast Austin has one of the city's most authentic identities, shaped by generations of residents who have made the Montopolis corridor and greater South Austin area their long-term home. The Colorado River runs along the northern edge of the zone, and access to Lady Bird Lake's hike and bike trail is just a short drive away, giving residents a real connection to Austin's celebrated outdoor culture. Whether it's a morning run along the greenbelt or a weekend afternoon on the water, the outdoors is close and accessible here.
Everyday conveniences are well covered. Grocery stores, local restaurants, and retail stretch along Stassney Lane, Oltorf Street, and the broader South Austin commercial network. The zone's position near Austin keeps downtown and the South Congress corridor within easy reach, putting some of the city's best dining, live music, and cultural venues close to home. For commuters, I-35 and Highway 183 provide direct access to employment centers across the metro, from the Domain to the medical and tech corridors in Round Rock and beyond.
Residents also benefit from proximity to nearby communities including Del Valle to the southeast and quick connections to other South Austin neighborhoods. The area has a genuine sense of place, and the local investment in parks, neighborhood associations, and community events continues to grow.
Real Estate in the Pleasant Hill Zone
The housing stock in the Pleasant Hill zone is one of the most varied you'll find in Southeast Austin. Condominium communities like Skybridge Lofts and The Bend offer urban-style living with lower price points and minimal maintenance. Established subdivisions like Buckingham Ridge deliver the classic single-family experience with mature trees and larger lots. And the Riverside Montopolis corridor brings a mix of original Austin homes alongside newer development, all with the backdrop of the Colorado River nearby.
New construction from builders like Pulte Homes adds a fresh layer to an already diverse inventory. Buyers who want the peace of mind that comes with a new build and modern energy efficiency have real choices within this zone. The combination of condos, established homes, and new construction means that buyers at many stages of their housing journey will find something that fits within the Pleasant Hill attendance area. Neuhaus Realty Group can help you search by school zone and filter down to exactly what you're looking for across all property types. Browse all Austin area homes for sale or reach out to talk through your search.
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