Texas School District Comparison Guide (2026)
The top Texas school districts for Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, side by side: ratings, median home prices and tax context in one printable guide. Free with your email.
What is in the guide
- Ratings and median home prices for 14 top districts: the four ranked leaders (Eanes, Highland Park, Carroll, Lake Travis) plus ten A-rated districts grouped by metro
- A metro-by-metro comparison for Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio
- Property tax context by county, with the annual tax on a $400,000 home
- Lifestyle and commute notes for each district
- A directory linking to all 46 district pages on Dwellverse, with ratings
- A short checklist for choosing a district and verifying boundaries
Free preview: how the top districts compare
Here is a taste of the comparison. The full guide covers 14 districts with price bands, tax context and notes.
| Rank / tier | District | Metro | Rating | Median home price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Eanes ISD | Austin | 10/10, A+ TEA | About $1.6 million |
| #2 | Highland Park ISD | Dallas | 10/10 | About $2.3 million |
| #3 | Carroll ISD | Southlake (DFW) | 10/10, A+ TEA | About $1.1 million |
| #4 | Lake Travis ISD | Austin | 9/10, A TEA | About $725,000 |
| A-rated | Frisco ISD | Dallas-Fort Worth | 9/10, A TEA | About $550,000 |
| A-rated | Katy ISD | Houston | 9/10, A TEA | About $380,000 |
| A-rated | Alamo Heights ISD | San Antonio | 9/10, A TEA | About $720,000 |
| A-rated | Boerne ISD | San Antonio (Hill Country) | 9/10, A TEA | About $480,000 |
Source: our best school districts in Texas 2026 guide. Medians are district-wide and vary by neighborhood. Verify the district for any specific address before you make an offer.
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Ratings are the figures published in our guides, medians are approximate, and school boundaries can change. Always confirm boundaries with the district before buying.