Westlake Schools

Perhaps one of the main reasons that families choose the town of Westlake among Austin’s other amazing neighborhoods is their stellar school system. The flagship campus in Westlake Austin is Westlake High School, part of the Eanes ISD. In 2011 Westlake High School was ranked 72^nd on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top High Schools. As the only high school in the Eanes district, Westlake High houses students from the West Lake Hills, Rollingwood and other parts of Southwest Austin.

Westlake High School is known for the education excellence. They offer an extensive selection of advanced placement courses (AP) and specialized courses including graphic design, journalism, technical theater, orchestra, computer science, ASL, Chinese, human geography, and many more.

Westlake High School also has a phenomenal selection of extra-curricular programs including a football program that was once home to current Saints quarterback, Drew Brees.

Public schools in the Eanes ISD system include:

• Barton Creek Elementary
• Bridge Point Elementary
• Cedar Creek Elementary
• Eanes Elementary
• Forest Trail Elementary
• Valley View Elementary
• Hill Country Middle School
• West Ridge Middle School
• Westlake High School

Private schools in the area include:

• Austin Waldorf School
• St. Gabriel’s Catholic School
• St. Michael’s Catholic Academy

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Westlake, please contact us or call our Westlake Real Estate Team at (512) 241-1300 or (888) AUS-RELO.

Westlake Amenities

Residents of Westlake Hills get to enjoy the beautiful rolling hills on the edge of the Texas Hill Country in West Austin. In Westlake, you’re never far from a greenbelt, lake, creek, or hiking trail. Westlake’s natural resources encompass some of the most prized undeveloped land, stunning views, and water recreation spots in all of Central Texas. Residents of Westlake also get to enjoy a wide variety of shops nearby at Barton Creek Square Mall and the Hill Country Galleria. And when you’re feeling like going out, downtown Austin is just minutes away. With its great location in West Austin, Westlake homeowners enjoy a wide variety of amenities all not too far from home.

Parks:

• Barton Creek Greenbelt
• Barton Creek Wilderness Park
• Zilker Park
• Red Bud Isle

Water:

• Barton Creek
• Eanes Creek
• Little Bee Creek
• Lake Austin
• Barton Springs

Shopping:

• Barton Creek Square Mall
• Hill Country Galleria
• Westbank Market
• Village at Westlake

Nightlife:

• Lion and Rose Pub
• Deep Eddy Cabaret

For a deeper look at some of Westlake’s best amenities, get in touch with your Westlake Real Estate Expert today.

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Westlake, please contact us or call our Westlake Real Estate Team at (512) 241-1300 or (888) AUS-RELO.

Westlake Location

The town of Westlake in Austin is a pristine, centrally located neighborhood. Residents with homes in Westlake have the luxury of close proximity to both entertainment and outdoor recreation opportunities while still having an urban center nearby. Westlake itself is located to the west of Lake Austin (hence the name) and features several services such as dining and healthcare nearby as well as proximity to major Austin employers.

Distance to Major Austin Amenities and Attractions:

Lake Austin: 3.1 miles, 7 minutes
Mopac Expressway: 3.4 miles 7 minutes
Downtown Austin: 4.5 miles, 10 miles
Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail: 4.8 miles, 11 minutes
Barton Creek Greenbelt: 5.3 miles, 10 minutes
Interstate 35: 6.8 miles, 16 minutes
UT: 7.3 miles, 15 minutes
Texas Hill Country: 11.6 miles, 18 minutes
Lake Travis: 14.1 miles, 20 minutes
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: 15.1 miles, 22 minutes
Circuit of the Americas: 20.5 miles, 29 minutes

Location to Closest Amenities:

Nearest Emergency Hospital: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center, 1 mile, 2 minutes
Nearest General Physician: Westlake Family Practice, 1.2 miles, 4 minutes
Nearest High School: Westlake High School, 2.1 miles, 6 minutes
Nearest Major Employers: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center, Eanes ISD, BazaarVoice, HomeAway, Google, Facebook, Austin Surgical Hospital
Nearest Restaurants: Rudy’s Country Store & BBQ, The Grove, Texas Honey Ham Company, Maudie’s Milagro, County Line on the Hill, Las Palomas, River Hills Pizza, Thai Spice Café, La Madeline, Eleven Plates & Wine, Isumi Sushi, The Lion & Rose, Trento, Zpizza, Hula Hut
Nearest Shops: The Village at Westlake, Barton Creek Mall, Old Navy, Barnes & Noble, La Provence, Santa Fe Optical, Canyon Café, and more.
Nearest Outdoor Recreation Areas: Red Bud Isle, Lake Austin, Barton Creek Greenbelt, Wild Basin Wilderness Park, Emma Long Metropolitan Park, Westlake Hills Golf Course

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Westlake, please contact us or call our Westlake Real Estate Team at (512) 241-1300 or (888) AUS-RELO.

Westlake Neighborhood Video

As part of Realty Austin's dedication to informing our clients and customers on the ins and outs of all things Austin, we're happy to offer site visitors a unique overview of the Westlake Neighborhood and Westlake Homes from Realty Austin realtor, Debbie Novelli. This video will walk you through the dynamics of various Westlake neighborhoods, different types of homes, and what you can expect should you decide to move here. If you'd like to learn more about other Austin neighborhoods, just visit Realty Austin's Neighborhood Videos page.

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Westlake, please contact us or call our Westlake Real Estate Team at (512) 241-1300 or (888) AUS-RELO.

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