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Hays County

Hays County sits in Central Texas between Austin and San Antonio, offering a mix of small-town charm and growing suburban communities. It’s known for its natural beauty, including the scenic Blanco River and popular recreational areas like Jacob’s Well and Barton Creek Greenbelt. Communities such as San Marcos, Dripping Springs, and Buda provide a diverse housing market, ranging from historic homes and hill country ranches to new master-planned neighborhoods.

Real Estate Market Insights: Hays County has seen steady growth as buyers seek more space outside Austin while maintaining easy access to the city for work and lifestyle amenities. Homes here often feature large lots, scenic views, and modern finishes, attracting families, remote workers, and retirees alike. Local schools, access to higher education via Texas State University in San Marcos, and a strong sense of community make Hays County appealing for both homeowners and investors.

Schools In The Area

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Blanco Vista Elementary School 512-268-8506 Public PK-5
Cypress Springs Elementary School 737-260-8700 Public PK-5
Danforth Jr High School 512-847-2181 Public 6-8
Moe & Gene Johnson High School 512-268-8512 Public 9-12
Blanco Vista Elementary School 512-268-8506 Public PK-5
Cypress Springs Elementary School 737-260-8700 Public PK-5
Dripping Springs Elementary School 512-858-3700 Public PK-5
Rooster Springs Elementary School 512-465-6200 Public PK-5
Carpenter Hill Elementary School 512-268-8509 Public PK-5
Crockett Elementary School 512-393-6400 Public KG-5
Sycamore Springs Elementary School 512-858-3900 Public PK-5
Laura B. Negley Elementary School 512-268-8501 Public PK-5
Elm Grove Elementary School 512-268-8440 Public PK-5
Walnut Springs Elementary School 512-858-3800 Public PK-5
Rodriguez Elementary School 512-757-8490 Public KG-5
Uhland Elementary School 512-268-8503 Public PK-5
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School 512-268-8510 Public PK-5
Valor Kyle 512-521-0600 Public KG-10
Sunfield Elementary School 512-268-8517 Public PK-5
Buda Elementary School 512-295-4431 Public PK-5
Tobias Elementary School 512-268-8437 Public PK-5
Mendez Elementary School 512-393-6060 Public KG-5
Hernandez Elementary School 512-393-6100 Public KG-5
Kyle Elementary School 512-268-3311 Public PK-5
Doral Academy of Texas 512-436-3881 Public PK-8
Tom Green Elementary School 512-268-8438 Public PK-5
Science Hall Elementary School 512-268-8502 Public PK-5
Susie Fuentes Elementary School 512-268-7827 Public PK-5
Camino Real Elementary School 512-268-8505 Public PK-5
Hemphill Elementary School 512-268-4688 Public PK-5
Travis Elementary School 512-393-6450 Public KG-5
DeZavala Elementary School 512-396-6890 Public KG-5
Idea Kyle Academy 512-822-4300 Public KG-5
Bowie Elementary School 512-393-6200 Public KG-5
Pathways School at Dsumc 512-858-7541 Private PK-KG
The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs 512-288-7737 Private PK-TKG
Ramage Elementary School 512-268-2141 Public PK-5
Wildwood Springs Elementary School 512-858-3000 Public PK-5
Blue Hole Primary School 512-847-3407 Public PK-2
Wonderland School 512-392-9404 Private PK-5
San Marcos Baptist Academy 512-753-8040 Private PK-12
Aesa Preparatory Academy 512-426-4591 Private KG-12
Jim Cullen Elementary School 512-268-2141 Public PK-5
Wimberley Montessori 512-847-6055 Private PK-6
Bonham PreKindergarten School 512-757-6031 Public PK-PK
Advent Ridge Academy 512-392-9475 Private PK-10
Primrose School of Dripping Springs 512-751-1500 Private PK-TKG
Paloma Montessori School 512-667-6022 Private KG-KG
Cei Preschool Spanish Immersion School 512-621-3202 Private PK-KG
Cypress Springs Elementary School 737-260-8700 Public PK-5
Blanco Vista Elementary School 512-268-8506 Public PK-5
Dripping Springs Elementary School 512-858-3700 Public PK-5
Danforth Jr High School 512-847-2181 Public 6-8
R C Barton Middle School 512-268-1472 Public 6-8
Rooster Springs Elementary School 512-465-6200 Public PK-5
Jacob's Well Elementary School 512-847-5558 Public 3-5
Sycamore Springs Elementary School 512-858-3900 Public PK-5
Sycamore Springs Middle School 512-858-3600 Public 6-8
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School 512-295-4717 Public 6-8
Crockett Elementary School 512-393-6400 Public KG-5
Carpenter Hill Elementary School 512-268-8509 Public PK-5
Laura B. Negley Elementary School 512-268-8501 Public PK-5
Walnut Springs Elementary School 512-858-3800 Public PK-5
Olympia Hills 512-750-0426 Public 3-8
Elm Grove Elementary School 512-268-8440 Public PK-5
Laura B. Wallace Middle School 512-268-2891 Public 6-8
Rodriguez Elementary School 512-757-8490 Public KG-5
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School 512-268-8510 Public PK-5
Uhland Elementary School 512-268-8503 Public PK-5
Valor Kyle 512-521-0600 Public KG-10
Armando Chapa Middle School 512-268-8500 Public 6-8
Sunfield Elementary School 512-268-8517 Public PK-5
Buda Elementary School 512-295-4431 Public PK-5
McCormick Middle School 512-268-8508 Public 6-8
Tobias Elementary School 512-268-8437 Public PK-5
Hernandez Elementary School 512-393-6100 Public KG-5
Mendez Elementary School 512-393-6060 Public KG-5
Kyle Elementary School 512-268-3311 Public PK-5
Doral Academy of Texas 512-436-3881 Public PK-8
Dripping Springs Middle School 512-858-3400 Public 6-8
Idea Kyle College Preparatory 512-822-4300 Public 6-12
Susie Fuentes Elementary School 512-268-7827 Public PK-5
Tom Green Elementary School 512-268-8438 Public PK-5
Camino Real Elementary School 512-268-8505 Public PK-5
Science Hall Elementary School 512-268-8502 Public PK-5
Alternative Impact Center 512-268-8473 Public 6-12
Travis Elementary School 512-393-6450 Public KG-5
Hemphill Elementary School 512-268-4688 Public PK-5
DeZavala Elementary School 512-396-6890 Public KG-5
Miller Middle School 512-393-6660 Public 6-8
Pathfinder Camp 512-750-0426 Public 6-12
Idea Kyle Academy 512-822-4300 Public KG-5
Bowie Elementary School 512-393-6200 Public KG-5
Ki Charter Academy 512-396-8500 Public 1-12
D J Red Simon Middle School 512-268-8507 Public 6-8
Goodnight Middle School 512-393-6550 Public 6-8
Hays Inspire Academy 210-638-5400 Public 6-12
Wimberley Montessori 512-847-6055 Private PK-6
Veritas Academy 512-891-1679 Private TKG-12
Danforth Jr High School 512-847-2181 Public 6-8
R C Barton Middle School 512-268-1472 Public 6-8
Sycamore Springs Middle School 512-858-3600 Public 6-8
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School 512-295-4717 Public 6-8
Olympia Hills 512-750-0426 Public 3-8
Valor Kyle 512-521-0600 Public KG-10
Laura B. Wallace Middle School 512-268-2891 Public 6-8
McCormick Middle School 512-268-8508 Public 6-8
Armando Chapa Middle School 512-268-8500 Public 6-8
Doral Academy of Texas 512-436-3881 Public PK-8
Idea Kyle College Preparatory 512-822-4300 Public 6-12
Dripping Springs Middle School 512-858-3400 Public 6-8
Katherine Anne Porter School 512-648-3180 Public 8-12
Alternative Impact Center 512-268-8473 Public 6-12
Miller Middle School 512-393-6660 Public 6-8
Pathfinder Camp 512-750-0426 Public 6-12
Ki Charter Academy 512-396-8500 Public 1-12
Goodnight Middle School 512-393-6550 Public 6-8
D J Red Simon Middle School 512-268-8507 Public 6-8
Hays Inspire Academy 210-638-5400 Public 6-12
San Marcos Baptist Academy 512-753-8040 Private PK-12
Aesa Preparatory Academy 512-426-4591 Private KG-12
Advent Ridge Academy 512-392-9475 Private PK-10
Veritas Academy 512-891-1679 Private TKG-12
Moe & Gene Johnson High School 512-268-8512 Public 9-12
Dripping Springs High School 512-858-3100 Public 9-12
Wimberley High School 512-847-5729 Public 9-12
Valor Kyle 512-521-0600 Public KG-10
Jack C. Hays High School 512-268-2911 Public 9-12
Idea Kyle College Preparatory 512-822-4300 Public 6-12
Alternative Impact Center 512-268-8473 Public 6-12
Katherine Anne Porter School 512-648-3180 Public 8-12
Pathfinder Camp 512-750-0426 Public 6-12
Lehman High School 512-268-8454 Public 9-12
Live Oak Academy 512-268-8462 Public 9-12
Ki Charter Academy 512-396-8500 Public 1-12
San Marcos High School 512-393-6805 Public 9-12
Hays Inspire Academy 210-638-5400 Public 6-12
Advent Ridge Academy 512-392-9475 Private PK-10
Veritas Academy 512-891-1679 Private TKG-12
Lamar - Phoenix Alternative Education 512-393-6932 Public 9-12
San Marcos Baptist Academy 512-753-8040 Private PK-12
Aesa Preparatory Academy 512-426-4591 Private KG-12

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