About Tarvin Elementary School Homes for Sale
About Tarvin Elementary
Tarvin Elementary is a proud campus within Leander ISD, a district that has built one of the strongest reputations in Texas for academic achievement, teacher quality, and investment in student growth. LISD earns high marks from the Texas Education Agency year after year, and its elementary campuses reflect the district's belief that strong foundations in reading, math, science, and the arts set students up for long-term success. Tarvin sits in a prime location between Leander and Georgetown, putting students at the heart of one of Williamson County's most vibrant growth corridors.
Leander ISD elementary campuses are known for welcoming environments where teachers build genuine relationships with students and learning feels engaging rather than rote. The district offers gifted and talented pathways, fine arts enrichment, technology-integrated classrooms, and campus-level programs that give students opportunities to discover their strengths early. For buyers who research school quality before choosing a zip code, Tarvin Elementary and the broader Leander ISD network represent exactly the kind of educational foundation they are looking for.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Tarvin Elementary performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
A |
90/100 |
| Student Achievement |
A |
91/100 |
| School Progress |
B |
89/100 |
| Academic Growth |
B |
89/100 |
| Closing the Gaps |
B |
88/100 |
| School Detail |
Value |
| Grades Served |
EE - 05 |
| Total Enrollment |
835 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
5.3% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
32.5% |
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 |
| 2022 |
A |
91/100 |
| 2023 |
A |
92/100 |
| 2024 |
B |
87/100 |
| 2025 |
A |
90/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Tarvin Elementary
Palmera Ridge is one of the most active communities in the Tarvin zone, a master-planned neighborhood featuring well-designed homes from respected builders including M/I Homes, Highland Homes, and Coventry Homes. The neighborhood combines community amenities with spacious four and five-bedroom floor plans that give households plenty of room to grow. Streets are well-kept and the overall character of the neighborhood reflects the pride residents take in where they live.
Edgewood is another strong choice for buyers targeting the Tarvin zone, offering a mix of resale and newer construction homes at a range of price points. The community has developed a strong sense of identity, with established landscaping and a settled feel that appeals to buyers who want the quality of newer construction alongside the character of a neighborhood that already has roots. For buyers drawn to the Georgetown side of the zone, Parkside Peninsula delivers homes in a scenic setting with a distinctly Georgetown feel.
Buyers seeking premium new construction have excellent options in Wildspring - Arbor Collection, where upscale homes from quality builders sit in a thoughtfully planned community. The Whitetail community and Preserve neighborhoods represent the zone's higher-end tier, with larger lots, more generous square footage, and a quieter, more private feel. Bluffview, Sarita Valley, and Reagans Overlook round out the zone with additional options for buyers at different stages of their search.
New construction plays a major role in the Tarvin zone's inventory. Builders like Perry Homes and Toll Brothers are active alongside M/I Homes, Highland Homes, and Coventry Homes, meaning buyers can often customize finishes and lock in a brand-new home with modern energy efficiency and builder warranties. The majority of homes in the zone feature four bedrooms and generous square footage, and lot sizes tend to be notably larger than what you find in more urbanized parts of the metro.
School Feeder Pattern
One of the things parents appreciate most about Leander ISD is the quality of its campuses at every level, so the feeder pattern from Tarvin Elementary is genuinely worth being excited about. After Tarvin, students continue into one of several middle schools depending on their specific address within the attendance zone. The feeder middle schools serving this area include Danielson Middle School, Knox Wiley Middle School, and Stiles Middle School. All three are Leander ISD campuses known for strong academic programs, engaged student bodies, and a wide range of extracurricular activities.
At the high school level, students from the Tarvin zone typically attend either Glenn High School or Rouse High School, again based on their precise address. Both campuses carry the Leander ISD tradition of academic rigor, competitive athletics, and vibrant fine arts and activities programs that give students a full high school experience. Because attendance boundaries can shift with district growth and rezoning, we always recommend confirming your specific feeder school assignments directly with Leander ISD when you are under contract on a home.
Community & Lifestyle
Life in the Tarvin zone sits at the intersection of two genuinely thriving communities. Georgetown's historic downtown square is a legitimate destination, not just a civic formality. Local restaurants, boutique shops, weekend farmers markets, and a beautifully preserved courthouse square make it a place residents visit on a regular basis, not just for special occasions. At the same time, Leander's expanding town center brings everyday conveniences, dining options, and community events closer to home.
Outdoor recreation is a serious draw for this part of Williamson County. Lake Georgetown, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, offers miles of trails, boat ramps, fishing, and scenic camping areas that make it a true asset for active residents. The North San Gabriel River Greenway adds additional trail access for hiking and biking within the community itself. Cedar Park and Round Rock are both a reasonable drive away, expanding access to entertainment venues, major retail, and medical facilities.
Commuting from the Tarvin zone is manageable by Austin metro standards. The Leander Capital MetroRail station connects residents to downtown Austin via the Red Line, offering a genuine alternative to the drive. US-183 and SH-29 provide strong road connectivity in multiple directions, making this part of Williamson County accessible to a wide range of employment centers. Buyers relocating from Liberty Hill, Hutto, or further out often find that the Tarvin zone hits the right balance between space and connectivity.
Real Estate in the Tarvin Zone
The Tarvin zone is predominantly single-family residential, with four-bedroom homes making up the bulk of available inventory. New construction from established national and regional builders is a defining feature of this market, meaning buyers often have access to modern floor plans, energy-efficient construction, and community amenities that come with master-planned developments. Resale homes offer buyers the appeal of established landscaping and settled neighborhoods at a range of price points.
Lot sizes in the Tarvin zone tend to be generous relative to much of the Austin metro, with many properties sitting on three-quarters of an acre or more. This is a corridor where buyers frequently find the combination of square footage, outdoor space, and school quality that is genuinely hard to replicate closer to the urban core. The team at Neuhaus Realty Group knows this part of Williamson County well and can help you identify the right home in the right neighborhood within the Tarvin attendance zone. Browse all Austin area homes for sale or narrow your search to specific neighborhoods using the listings above.
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