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North and Reed Elementary: Two Leander ISD Campuses, One C and One B in 2025.
North Elementary earned a C from the Texas Education Agency in 2024-25, and Reed Elementary moved up to a B. Both are Leander ISD campuses, with North located in Leander and Reed in Cedar Park. For buyers who have zeroed in on Leander ISD and are weighing two elementary options on the eastern side of the district, the comparison matters more than the surface numbers suggest.
Reed’s trajectory is the headline. The campus jumped a letter grade from C to B in the most recent cycle, which is a meaningful improvement and one of the brighter notes in Leander ISD’s 2024-25 results ([Community Impact, Aug 2025](https://communityimpact.com/austin/lake-travis-westlake/education/2025/08/15/leander-isd-receives-a-b-in-2024-25-tea-accountability-ratings/)). North held steady at a C.
North vs Reed Elementary: Quick Comparison
| North Elementary | Reed Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 TEA Rating | C | B |
| Grades | PK – 5 | EE – 5 |
| City | Leander | Cedar Park |
| District | Leander ISD | Leander ISD |
| High School Feeder | Leander ISD secondary pipeline | Vista Ridge HS (via Cedar Park, Henry, or Stiles MS) |
TEA School Performance Comparison (2024-25)
The Texas Education Agency rates every public school across three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2024-25 accountability cycle.
| Performance Domain | North Elementary | Reed Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | C | B |
| Student Achievement | B | C |
| School Progress | B | C |
| Closing the Gaps | C | B |
Reed’s B in Closing the Gaps is the standout: it means the campus is moving the needle for student groups that historically lag, and that domain alone often separates a B campus from a C ([Texas Tribune Schools Explorer – Reed](https://schools.texastribune.org/districts/leander-isd/officer-leonard-a-reed-elementary-school/grade/)). North’s stronger marks in Student Achievement and School Progress reflect a higher baseline of test scores and growth ([Texas Tribune Schools Explorer – North](https://schools.texastribune.org/districts/leander-isd/north-el-leander/grade/)).
For the full TEA breakdown, visit the North Elementary school page or the Reed Elementary school page.
North Elementary: A Consistent C in Leander
North sits at 1840 Pleasant Hill Road in Leander, not Cedar Park, and serves a PK-5 population in the eastern half of the city. The B grades in Student Achievement and School Progress show students are testing well and making year-over-year gains. The C in Closing the Gaps is the area to watch, and it is the most common reason an otherwise solid Leander ISD campus lands in the C range rather than the B.
Reed Elementary: A B Rating and a Cedar Park Address
Reed is at 1515 Little Elm Trail in Cedar Park and serves EE through 5th grade. Moving from a C to a B in one cycle is a real signal, especially with the B coming in Closing the Gaps. Reed feeds into Vista Ridge High School through Cedar Park, Henry, or Stiles Middle School depending on the address, which is the same secondary pipeline as several other strong Cedar Park elementary zones ([Leander ISD News – Vista Ridge feeder](https://news.leanderisd.org/vista-ridge-feeder-schools-to-provide-feedback-on-student-experience/)).
The Neighborhoods
North’s zone covers established residential streets in Leander, with single family homes as the dominant inventory. Reed’s zone in Cedar Park runs closer to the Lakeline corridor and mixes single family homes with townhomes and condos, which is why the housing options inside the Reed zone tend to be more varied.
Browse all homes zoned to North or homes zoned to Reed.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward North Elementary if:
- You want a Leander address rather than a Cedar Park one
- Stronger test scores and growth metrics matter more to you than the overall letter grade
- The eastern Leander housing inventory fits your budget
You might lean toward Reed Elementary if:
- The B rating and upward trajectory are the bigger signal for you
- The Vista Ridge HS feeder pipeline is a priority
- You want Cedar Park’s mix of single family, townhome, and condo options
Reed has momentum right now, and the Vista Ridge pipeline is one of the more established secondary tracks in Leander ISD. North is the safer pick if you want a Leander address and care more about the per-domain test results than the overall letter. Either way, both feed into Leander ISD secondary campuses, which is the real draw for most buyers shopping this part of the district.
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