By Albert Allen, Northwest Hills resident and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass. Updated November 2026.
Which schools serve Northwest Hills, Austin? Public schools in the Northwest Hills area are part of Austin ISD and include Doss, Hill, and Highland Park elementary schools, Murchison and Lamar middle schools, and Anderson and McCallum high schools. Attendance zones depend on the address, so confirm zoning for a specific address with Austin ISD using its School Finder.
Northwest Hills (ZIP code 78731) sits west of MoPac along Far West Blvd, Mesa Dr, Spicewood Springs Rd, and Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Hwy). The schools below are in or near the neighborhood, along with nearby private schools, youth service clubs, and learning centers.
This is a neighbor-curated guide carried over from the Greater Northwest Hills site. It is not a complete list. School names are listed for reference only; always confirm zoning for a specific address with Austin ISD.
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Austin ISD Changes for 2026-27 and Beyond
In November 2025 the Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved closing and consolidating 10 schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year: Barrington, Becker, Dawson, Oak Springs, Ridgetop, Sunset Valley, Widén, and Winn elementary schools and Bedichek and Martin middle schools (AISD announcement, AISD consolidation page, school list as reported by KUT). None of the seven Austin ISD schools on this page were on that list, and all seven appear in the AISD 2026-27 feeder pattern chart.
Austin ISD is updating attendance boundaries in phases. Phase 1, for the 2027-28 school year, covers Linder Elementary and a new attendance area for Marshall Middle School; trustees voted on those changes in October 2026 (CBS Austin). Phase 2, a districtwide review of boundaries and feeder patterns, is planned for the 2028-29 school year, and AISD says further school closures are suspended for now (AISD boundary realignment page). Plans can change, so check AISD attendance area information for updates.
The AISD 2026-27 feeder chart lists Doss and Hill elementaries feeding Murchison Middle School and Anderson High School, and Highland Park Elementary feeding Lamar Middle School and McCallum High School. Some addresses are split between schools, so confirm zoning for a specific address with Austin ISD.
Elementary Schools
Doss Elementary School (7005 Northledge Dr): Austin ISD elementary school. PTA: Doss PTA.
Hill Elementary School (8601 Tallwood Dr): Austin ISD elementary school. PTA: Hill PTA.
Highland Park Elementary School (4900 Fairview Dr): Austin ISD elementary school. PTA: Highland Park PTA.
Middle Schools
Murchison Middle School (3700 North Hills Dr): Austin ISD middle school with an International Baccalaureate program. PTA: Murchison PTA page.
Lamar Middle School and Fine Arts Academy (6201 Wynona St): Austin ISD middle school and fine arts academy. PTA: Lamar PTA.
High Schools
Anderson High School (8403 Mesa Dr): Austin ISD high school. PTSA: Anderson PTSA.
McCallum High School and Fine Arts Academy (5600 Sunshine Dr): Austin ISD high school and fine arts academy. PTSA: McCallum PTSA.
Private Schools
Private schools set their own admissions, grades, and campus locations. Confirm grades served and current campus addresses with each school.
St. Theresa's Catholic School (Small Dr): Catholic school at 4311 Small Dr serving prekindergarten (age 3) through 8th grade.
YPW Spanish Immersion School (Spicewood Springs Rd and Bee Caves Rd): Spanish immersion school with a Northwest Austin campus and a Westlake-area campus. Its preschool serves prekindergarten and kindergarten, and its elementary program opened in 2025-26 with kindergarten and first grade, adding a grade each year through 5th grade.
Austin Jewish Academy (Hart Ln): Jewish day school at 7300 Hart Ln serving kindergarten through 8th grade.
Magellan International School (N Capital of Texas Hwy, Loop 360 and Chimney Corners): Secular international school serving preschool (age 3) through 8th grade. Its K-8 campus moved to 7501 N Capital of Texas Hwy in 2023, and its preschool program has been at 7130 Chimney Corners.
Paragon Prep (Great Northern Blvd): Private school serving age 3 through 8th grade, which moved its elementary and middle school to 7944 Great Northern Blvd in 2024.
Youth Clubs and Service Organizations
These organizations set their own membership rules and age or grade ranges. Check each site for current details.
Young Men's Service League (YMSL): National nonprofit service organization for high school young men and their mothers, with chapters in the Austin area.
National Charity League, Capital of Texas Chapter: Austin-area chapter of National Charity League, a philanthropy and volunteer service organization.
Alpha Charity League: Volunteer service organization with chapters in Central Texas.
Armadillo District (Scouting America): District of Scouting America's Capitol Area Council. The council lists the district as covering Central and North Austin, and its district map shows which district serves an address.
Girl Scouts of Central Texas: Regional Girl Scout council for Central Texas, with troops organized by area.
Learning Centers and Tutoring
Kumon Austin West (Far West Blvd, Old Quarry Village): Kumon center at 3563 Far West Blvd offering the Kumon math and reading programs.
My Coding Place (Far West Blvd): STEM studio at 3616 Far West Blvd offering coding classes, workshops and camps, in person and online, for ages 5 and up.
Mathnasium of Northwest Hills (Far West Blvd): Math learning center at 3742 Far West Blvd offering math instruction, homework help and test prep for grades K-12.
Orpheus Academy of Music (Far West Blvd): Music school at 3918 Far West Blvd offering private lessons in piano, guitar, violin, viola and voice, plus group musicianship classes and summer camps.
College Nannies, Sitters + Tutors Northwest Hills (Far West Blvd): Local location of College Nannies, Sitters + Tutors, which offers tutoring and nanny and sitter services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Austin ISD schools are near Northwest Hills?
Austin ISD schools in and near Northwest Hills include Doss, Hill, and Highland Park elementary schools, Murchison and Lamar middle schools, and Anderson and McCallum high schools. Confirm zoning for a specific address with Austin ISD.
How do I find which schools serve a specific address?
Use the Austin ISD School Finder, or contact Austin ISD directly. Zoning can differ between neighboring streets.
Did any Northwest Hills-area schools close in the 2025 Austin ISD consolidation?
No. The 10 schools approved for closure starting in 2026-27 did not include Doss, Hill, Highland Park, Murchison, Lamar, Anderson, or McCallum (AISD consolidation page).
Are Austin ISD attendance boundaries changing?
Phase 1 boundary changes take effect in 2027-28 for Linder Elementary and Marshall Middle School. A districtwide Phase 2 review is planned for 2028-29. See the AISD boundary realignment page for current information.
What ZIP code is Northwest Hills in?
Most of Northwest Hills is in ZIP code 78731. School zoning follows Austin ISD attendance areas, not ZIP codes.
What private schools are near Northwest Hills?
This list includes St. Theresa's Catholic School, YPW Spanish Immersion School, Austin Jewish Academy, Magellan International School, and Paragon Prep. Confirm grades and campus locations with each school.
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Last checked November 2026. Hours and offerings change; confirm with each business.