About Homes for Sale Zoned to Forest North Elementary
Forest North Elementary is a well-regarded campus within Round Rock ISD, one of the most respected school districts in Central Texas. Round Rock ISD has consistently earned recognition from the Texas Education Agency for strong academic performance, and that commitment filters down to every campus in the district, including Forest North. The school serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade, giving kids a multi-year campus experience that helps build relationships with teachers, staff, and fellow students before the transition to middle school.
Round Rock ISD brings a comprehensive suite of programs to its elementary campuses, including gifted and talented identification and services, fine arts enrichment, physical education, and a range of instructional support resources. The district also invests heavily in early literacy and math foundations, which sets students up well for the academic rigor they will encounter in the feeder middle schools. Parent involvement at Forest North tends to be strong, with an active school community that contributes to the campus culture in meaningful ways throughout the school year.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Forest North Elementary performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
B |
89/100 |
| Student Achievement |
B |
80/100 |
| 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 |
307 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
49.8% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
23.8% |
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 |
71/100 |
| 2022 |
A |
91/100 |
| 2023 |
C |
79/100 |
| 2024 |
A |
90/100 |
| 2025 |
B |
89/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Forest North Elementary
The Forest North Elementary zone covers a diverse and well-established collection of neighborhoods in northwest Austin and Williamson County. Anderson Mill is one of the most recognizable communities in this area, featuring classic single-family homes set along tree-lined streets with the kind of mature landscaping that only comes with time. Anderson Mill Village South adds additional inventory to the area, offering solid housing options in a setting that feels settled and permanent rather than freshly built.
Buyers looking for a lower-maintenance lifestyle have excellent options within the zone as well. Lakeline Square Condo and Lakeline Square Townhomes deliver attached-home living with the benefit of being squarely within the Forest North attendance area. Lake Creek Villas offers another appealing option for those who want to be in a great school zone without the upkeep demands of a larger single-family home. These attached communities attract a wide range of buyers who prioritize location and school access above all.
For buyers who want more space, Forest North Estates is one of the standout communities in the zone. Homes here tend to run larger, with generous lots, established trees, and architectural styles that reflect the character of northwest Austin at its most refined. Lake Creek Park rounds out the single-family options with a quieter, park-adjacent setting that appeals to buyers who value green space right outside their door. The variety across these subdivisions means this zone truly accommodates buyers with different priorities, budgets, and lifestyle preferences.
School Feeder Pattern
One of the most important things to understand when buying in any school zone is the full feeder pattern, because you are not just choosing an elementary school, you are choosing a path through the entire public school system. After fifth grade at Forest North Elementary, students move on to middle school. The zone feeds into two middle schools: Deerpark Middle School and Pearson Ranch Middle School. Which middle school a student attends depends on the specific address, so it is always worth confirming attendance boundaries directly with Round Rock ISD when evaluating a particular home.
Both middle schools are part of the same Round Rock ISD network and share the district's commitment to rigorous academics and well-rounded student development. From either middle school, students continue on to McNeil High School, a comprehensive campus that has built a strong reputation across academics, athletics, and the arts. McNeil offers Advanced Placement courses, dual credit opportunities, and a full lineup of UIL-competitive programs spanning athletics, academics, and fine arts. For buyers with older students or those planning ahead, McNeil consistently delivers strong graduation outcomes and a vibrant campus culture that gives students plenty of ways to get involved.
Community & Lifestyle
The Forest North Elementary zone sits in one of the most convenient pockets of the greater Austin metro, positioned at the crossroads of northwest Austin and Cedar Park. That location means residents enjoy easy access to a remarkably well-developed retail and dining corridor along FM 620 and Lakeline Boulevard. Lakeline Mall anchors the commercial district here, surrounded by grocery stores, restaurants ranging from quick bites to sit-down dinners, coffee shops, and specialty retailers that cover nearly every everyday need.
Outdoor recreation is a genuine highlight of this area. Lake Creek Linear Park runs through the heart of the zone, giving residents a natural green corridor for walking, jogging, and unwinding without getting in the car. The broader northwest Austin trail network connects to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail system, which offers miles of hike and bike paths across multiple parks and greenbelts. This is an area where spending time outside feels easy and accessible, not like a planned weekend excursion.
Commuters have solid options from the Forest North zone. The area connects efficiently to major employment centers along the MoPac and Loop 1 corridor, the significant tech employer presence in north Austin and Round Rock, and the growing job market in Cedar Park and Leander. Multiple route options give drivers flexibility to route around congestion, and the area's positioning north and west of central Austin generally keeps commute times more manageable than many closer-in neighborhoods.
The established character of the neighborhoods here adds a layer of appeal that newer communities cannot replicate overnight. Mature trees, well-kept streetscapes, and longtime residents who take pride in the area give the Forest North zone a sense of belonging that buyers often feel the moment they start touring homes. If you are searching for Austin area homes for sale in a zone with a proven school track record and a genuine community feel, this area consistently rises to the top of the list. The team at Neuhaus Realty Group knows these neighborhoods well and can help you find the right home within the Forest North attendance zone.
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