Schools Near Star Ranch — A Straight Answer About Two School Districts
Schools are the first question for most families looking at Star Ranch. Star Ranch is split between two school districts. The district your child attends depends on which side of Gattis School Road your home is on. I'll tell you exactly what that means for each school, each district, and what you need to verify before you close.
The Critical Split: Two Districts in One Neighborhood
Properties north of Gattis School Road are in Hutto ISD (Williamson County). Properties south of Gattis School Road are in Pflugerville ISD (Travis County). This is routinely misidentified on automated real estate tools including Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com. Tell me which district or specific campus is the priority for your family and I'll build that into the search from day one.
Hutto ISD Schools
Benjamin 'Doc' Kerley Elementary
Primary feeder for Star Ranch north of Gattis School Road. 765 students. Gifted and talented programming available. Parents consistently note the school's community feel.
Farley Middle School
Honors and pre-AP coursework starting in 6th grade. Competitive athletics, band, and active extracurricular calendar. Performs well on STAAR tests relative to Hutto ISD peers.
Hutto High School
93.8% graduation rate — top 10% of Texas school districts. AP courses, dual-credit partnerships with Temple College and TSTC. CTE pathways in manufacturing, technology, health science.
Pflugerville ISD Schools
Dearing Elementary
Serves Star Ranch south of Gattis School Road. Solid parent community with consistent programming. Verify specific address assignment with Pflugerville ISD.
Kelly Lane Middle School
One of the stronger middle schools on the Pflugerville ISD east side. Meaningfully higher rated than Hutto ISD counterparts. Honors coursework, competitive athletics, well-resourced fine arts.
Hendrickson High School
One of the best arguments for the south-of-Gattis portion of Star Ranch. Strong AP enrollment, recognized athletics, college readiness track that compares favorably with Cedar Park and Georgetown schools.
Disclaimer: School zone assignments vary by home address and are subject to change. GreatSchools ratings are provided for informational purposes. Always verify current zoning and enrollment information directly with Hutto ISD or Pflugerville ISD before making a purchase decision.
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