Lake Travis ISD Elementary Schools Compared: All 7 Campuses Ranked for Families

Why Lake Travis ISD Elementary Schools Keep Drawing Families to the Hill Country

So you’re thinking about moving to the Austin Hill Country, and someone told you to look into Lake Travis ISD elementary schools. Good. That person gave you solid advice. Because when families relocate to this part of Central Texas, the school district is almost always at the top of their list of reasons why.

Here’s the thing. Lake Travis ISD isn’t just “pretty good.” The district earned an A rating from the Texas Education Agency, serves about 11,230 students, boasts a 97.7% graduation rate, and has teachers who average 10.8 years of experience. You can verify all of that yourself over at TEA’s school report cards. Those aren’t fluffy numbers. That’s a district performing at a genuinely high level across the board.

I should mention that I’m not just a real estate agent who happens to know the area. I’m personally involved with Lake Travis SEPAC (the Special Education Parent Advisory Council), so I see how this district operates from the inside. I sit in the meetings. I hear directly from parents and administrators about what’s working and what’s being improved. And that perspective shapes a lot of what I share with families who are moving here.

If you want the broader picture of why this district stands out, I wrote a whole piece on that. Check out Why We Love Lake Travis Schools for the full rundown. But right now, let’s get specific. Let’s talk about each of the seven Lake Travis ISD elementary schools, what makes them different, and how to figure out which one is the right fit for your family.

Quick Comparison: All 7 LTISD Elementary Schools

Before we dive into each campus individually, here’s a side-by-side snapshot so you can see the full picture at a glance.

School	Principal	Enrollment	Known For	Neighborhood Area
Bee Cave Elementary	Kimberly Kellner	826	Strong community, Hamilton Pool Rd corridor	Bee Cave
Lake Pointe Elementary	Julianne Reich	757	#1 ranked in district, top 3% in Texas	Flintrock/Lake Pointe area
Lake Travis Elementary	Amanda Prehn	712	Most diverse campus, largest zone, heart of Lakeway	Central Lakeway
Lakeway Elementary	Matthew Nelson	592	Heritage campus, tight-knit community	Lakeway core
Rough Hollow Elementary	Angela Page	751	Newest campus (2020), STEM focus, modern facilities	Rough Hollow/Sweetwater
Serene Hills Elementary	Keegan Luedecke	758	Growing campus, strong leadership pipeline	Serene Hills/Bee Cave
West Cypress Hills Elementary	Principal Russ	602	Spicewood area, strong math programs	Spicewood/Cypress Ridge

Now let’s break each one down.

Bee Cave Elementary

Bee Cave Elementary is the largest campus in the district by enrollment, sitting at 826 students, and it has the kind of parent involvement that makes you feel it the moment you walk through the doors. Under Kimberly Kellner’s leadership, the school has built a reputation for genuine community. Parents here are engaged. The PTA is active. And the campus culture reflects that. If you’re moving to the Hamilton Pool Road corridor or anywhere in the Bee Cave area, this is likely where your kids will land.

What I hear from families at Bee Cave Elementary is that it feels like a big school with a small-school heart. The teachers know the kids. The front office knows the parents. And even with 826 students, there’s a warmth to the campus that’s hard to quantify but easy to feel. The location is also convenient for families who commute toward Austin proper, since Bee Cave sits right along the 71 corridor.

Thinking about making Bee Cave your home? Browse homes near Bee Cave Elementary.

Lake Pointe Elementary

If you’re the kind of parent who looks at the data first, Lake Pointe Elementary is going to catch your eye immediately. This campus is ranked #1 in the district and sits in the top 3% of all elementary schools in Texas. That’s not a local award or a subjective opinion. That’s statewide performance data. And under Julianne Reich’s leadership, the school keeps raising its own bar.

But here’s what I think matters just as much as the rankings. Lake Pointe has a culture of high expectations that doesn’t feel like pressure. It feels like support. The teachers challenge kids, but they also wrap around them. Families in the Flintrock and Lake Pointe neighborhoods often tell me the school was a significant factor in choosing where to buy. And honestly, I get it. When a campus is performing at this level consistently, it gives you confidence as a parent.

Want to live in the zone? Browse homes near Lake Pointe Elementary.

Lake Travis Elementary

Lake Travis Elementary holds a unique position in the district. It has the largest attendance zone of any LTISD elementary, and it’s also the most diverse campus in the system. That combination matters. Your kids aren’t just learning academics here. They’re learning alongside peers from a wider range of backgrounds, and that’s something a lot of relocating families specifically ask me about.

Under Amanda Prehn’s leadership, Lake Travis Elementary has leaned into its strengths. The campus sits right in the heart of Lakeway, which means it draws from a broad cross-section of the community. The teachers here are experienced, the parent involvement is strong, and the campus has that classic “neighborhood school” feel that’s getting harder to find. If you want your kids in a place that reflects the full range of what this community looks like, Lake Travis Elementary delivers that.

Interested in central Lakeway? Browse homes near Lake Travis Elementary.

Lakeway Elementary

Lakeway Elementary is the heritage campus. It’s been here longer than most of the other schools in the district, and that history shows up in how tight-knit the community feels. With 592 students, it’s the smaller side of the spectrum for LTISD, and a lot of families see that as a feature, not a limitation. Everybody knows everybody. The teachers stay. The families stay. There’s a consistency here that’s genuinely rare.

Matthew Nelson leads a campus that values tradition while still moving forward. You’ll find strong academic programs, dedicated staff, and a parent community that shows up. The Lakeway core neighborhood surrounding the school is established, walkable in many spots, and carries that small-town Texas feel even though you’re minutes from Austin. For families who want their kids in a school where they won’t get lost in the shuffle, Lakeway Elementary is worth a serious look.

Ready to explore? Browse homes near Lakeway Elementary.

Rough Hollow Elementary

Rough Hollow Elementary is the newest campus in the district, opening in 2020, and it shows. The facilities are modern. The technology is current. And the school was designed from the ground up with contemporary learning in mind. If STEM-focused education is important to your family, this campus should be on your radar.

Angela Page has done an impressive job building a campus culture from scratch. Think about what that takes. You don’t inherit traditions when you open a new school. You create them. And in just a few years, Rough Hollow Elementary has developed a real identity. The campus serves families in the Rough Hollow and Sweetwater communities, which are some of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the Hill Country. Parents here consistently tell me they love the energy on campus and the focus on hands-on, project-based learning.

Looking at Rough Hollow or Sweetwater? Browse homes near Rough Hollow Elementary.

Serene Hills Elementary

Serene Hills Elementary is one of those campuses that keeps getting better. With 758 students, it’s solidly mid-sized for the district, and under Keegan Luedecke’s leadership, it has developed a reputation for cultivating strong leaders. Not just among the staff, but among the students. The leadership pipeline here is something parents notice and appreciate.

The campus serves the Serene Hills neighborhood and parts of the broader Bee Cave community, which is one of the fastest-growing areas in the district. What stands out to me about this school is the way it handles growth. It would be easy for a campus in a rapidly expanding area to lose its identity, but Serene Hills has maintained a clear sense of who it is and what it values. The staff is dedicated, the academics are strong, and the parent community is genuinely invested.

Considering the Serene Hills area? Browse homes near Serene Hills Elementary.

West Cypress Hills Elementary

West Cypress Hills Elementary sits out toward Spicewood, which gives it a slightly different feel from the other LTISD campuses. It’s a bit more rural, a bit more spacious, and the community surrounding it reflects that Hill Country character. With 602 students, Principal Russ leads a campus known for strong math programs and a no-nonsense academic focus.

What families in the Spicewood and Cypress Ridge areas love about this school is the combination of academic rigor and that unmistakable small-community atmosphere. You’re not fighting traffic. You’re not competing for parking at drop-off. You’re pulling into a campus that feels calm and focused. And the math performance data backs up what parents experience. If your family values a quieter setting without sacrificing academic quality, West Cypress Hills delivers on both fronts.

Exploring the Spicewood area? Browse homes near West Cypress Hills Elementary.

How Attendance Zones Work in Lake Travis ISD

So how do you know which school your kids will attend? It comes down to attendance zones. Lake Travis ISD assigns students to campuses based on home address, and each school has a defined geographic boundary. You can look up any address using the official LTISD attendance zone maps.

Here’s what you need to know. The district has gone through rezoning in recent years as the area has grown, and more changes are likely coming. An 8th elementary school is being planned, which will shift some boundaries again. This is normal for a fast-growing district, but it’s something to be aware of when you’re house shopping. A home that’s zoned for one school today could potentially be rezoned in the future. That said, the district handles these transitions thoughtfully, and grandfathering provisions are typically part of the conversation.

When I work with relocating families, I always verify the current zoning for any home they’re considering. It’s one of those details that matters too much to leave to guesswork. If you want to double-check a specific address, the zone maps on the LTISD website are the definitive source.

Dive Deeper: School-by-School Comparisons

Want to compare two specific campuses side by side? We’ve put together detailed comparison guides for every combination of LTISD elementary schools. Whether you’re deciding between two neighborhoods or just want to understand the differences, these breakdowns will help.

Bee Cave Elementary Comparisons

Lake Pointe Elementary Comparisons

Lake Travis Elementary Comparisons

Lakeway Elementary Comparisons

Rough Hollow Elementary Comparisons

Serene Hills vs West Cypress Hills

Serene Hills vs West Cypress Hills Elementary

Let’s Find the Right School and the Right Home

Choosing a school is one of the most personal decisions you’ll make during a move. And choosing a home that puts your family in the right attendance zone? That’s where I come in. I know these campuses personally through my work with Lake Travis SEPAC, and I’ve helped dozens of families find homes that line up with their school preferences. Whether you’re looking in Lakeway, Bee Cave, Rough Hollow, Lakeway Highlands, or anywhere else in the district, I can help you navigate both the real estate and the school side of the equation.

Have questions about a specific campus? Want to tour neighborhoods near the school you’re most interested in? Reach out to me directly and let’s talk through it. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a conversation about what matters most to your family and how we get you there.

Lake Travis ISD Elementary Schools Compared: The Insider’s Guide for Families Moving to Austin’s Hill Country