About Serene Hills Elementary School Homes for Sale
Serene Hills Elementary is part of Lake Travis ISD, a district with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, competitive athletics, and strong fine arts programs across all grade levels. The district draws dedicated teachers and benefits from an active parent community that consistently supports school initiatives, campus improvements, and enrichment programs. Lake Travis ISD regularly earns high marks from the Texas Education Agency, and Serene Hills reflects that same commitment to quality at the campus level.
The school serves the growing Bee Cave and Lakeway corridor, an area that has attracted residents who prioritize both quality of life and educational opportunity. Serene Hills benefits from the district's investment in advanced academics and technology, and students here are well-prepared for the rigorous middle and high school programs that follow. The campus culture is known for being welcoming, engaged, and deeply connected to the surrounding community.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Serene Hills Elementary performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
A |
91/100 |
| Student Achievement |
A |
92/100 |
| School Progress |
B |
88/100 |
| Academic Growth |
B |
88/100 |
| Closing the Gaps |
A |
90/100 |
| School Detail |
Value |
| Grades Served |
EE - 05 |
| Total Enrollment |
729 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
7.0% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
5.6% |
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 |
A |
94/100 |
| 2022 |
A |
92/100 |
| 2023 |
A |
91/100 |
| 2024 |
A |
91/100 |
| 2025 |
A |
91/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Serene Hills Elementary
The Serene Hills attendance zone covers some of the most desirable addresses in the western Austin Hill Country. Buyers will find everything from lakeside resort communities to quiet established subdivisions, giving the zone genuine variety in housing style and setting.
Rough Hollow - The Point is one of the most talked-about communities in the zone. This master-planned neighborhood sits along the shores of Lake Travis and features resort-quality amenities including a yacht club, pools, fitness facilities, and miles of walking trails. It attracts buyers looking for a high-amenity lifestyle with stunning Hill Country and lake views. Homes here tend to be larger and newer, with architectural detail that sets them apart.
Lohmans Crossing Estates offers a more established feel, with mature landscaping and a quieter pace that longtime Lakeway residents love. Lakeway Highlands is another popular option in the Bee Cave area, offering newer construction with Hill Country views and convenient access to major thoroughfares. For buyers looking at lower-maintenance living, Lakeway World Tennis Condo provides a unique entry point into the zone with condominium-style properties near recreational facilities.
Other notable communities in the Serene Hills zone include Sweetwater, a newer master-planned development with its own amenity center and trails; Rocky Creek, which offers generous lot sizes and a more secluded Hill Country feel; and Flintrock Hurst Creek, a gated enclave near the Flintrock Falls golf course. The District community in Bee Cave is a newer urban-style development that offers walkability to retail and dining, something relatively rare in this part of the Hill Country.
The housing stock in the Serene Hills zone runs the full spectrum. Buyers can find everything from modestly sized three-bedroom homes to expansive five and six-bedroom estates on acreage. New construction is also available through builders like David Weekley Homes and Drees Custom Homes, who have active presences in the area.
School Feeder Pattern
Understanding the full feeder pattern is one of the most important parts of school-focused home shopping, and the Serene Hills path through Lake Travis ISD is a strong one at every level.
Students from Serene Hills Elementary typically move on to Bee Cave Middle School or Hudson Bend Middle School depending on their specific address within the zone. Both campuses are part of Lake Travis ISD and maintain the district's high academic standards while giving students access to athletics, fine arts, and elective programs that expand each year as students progress.
All middle school students in the Serene Hills feeder pattern ultimately head to Lake Travis High School, one of the most celebrated high school campuses in Central Texas. Lake Travis High has earned a national reputation not only for athletics, including multiple state championship football programs, but also for its academic offerings, including a robust AP and dual-enrollment curriculum, competitive fine arts, and career and technical education pathways. Graduating from Lake Travis High is a point of pride for students and residents throughout the district.
Community & Lifestyle
Living in the Serene Hills zone means enjoying some of the most sought-after Hill Country terrain in the greater Austin area. The neighborhoods here sit in and around Lakeway and Bee Cave, two communities that have grown significantly over the past decade while still maintaining a distinctive character rooted in outdoor living and scenic surroundings.
Lake Travis is the centerpiece of life in this part of Texas. Residents have access to marinas, boat launches, lakeside parks, and miles of shoreline for water sports, fishing, and weekend recreation. The Rough Hollow Yacht Club brings a true waterfront resort experience within walking distance for residents of that community, and several other neighborhoods in the zone offer lake views or quick drives to public access points.
On land, the area is laced with hike and bike trails, including connections to the Lakeway City Park trail system and greenbelts that wind through the Hill Country terrain. Golfers have access to multiple courses in the immediate area, including the award-winning courses at Flintrock Falls and The Hills of Lakeway.
For everyday living, the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave serves as a central hub with grocery stores, restaurants, specialty retail, and entertainment options. The Galleria area continues to grow with new dining and service businesses, making it possible to handle most daily needs without heading into the city. Lakeway itself has its own commercial corridor along FM 620 with additional grocery, dining, and service options.
Commuters heading to Austin proper have a few options depending on their destination. The RM 620 and TX-71 corridors connect the zone to downtown Austin and the South Austin tech corridor, with drive times that vary by time of day. Many residents find the trade-off between Hill Country living and the commute entirely worthwhile, and a growing number of employers with offices in the western Austin tech cluster along the 620 corridor have shortened the commute for many in the zone considerably.
For buyers exploring the full range of Austin area homes for sale, the Serene Hills zone represents a compelling combination of outdoor lifestyle, excellent schools, and a genuine sense of Hill Country community. Neuhaus Realty Group specializes in this part of the market and can help you identify the right neighborhood and home within the zone.
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