Rollingwood Neighborhood Guide
About Rollingwood
Rollingwood is known in Austin as an upscale neighborhood conveniently located close to the amenities of downtown, south, and west Austin. The neighborhood offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Rollingwood is a small, established community with well-appointed homes, tree-lined streets, and natural scenery.
Things to Do in Rollingwood
Rowing Dock
Grab a kayak, canoe or Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) and explore the ATX via Lady Bird Lake.
Panera Bread
Their bread bowls are the best!
Amy’s Ice Creams
A local chain serving inventive ice creams, milkshakes, ices and frozen yogurts with clever fixings.
Rollingwood Park
The park has a playscape, a pavilion and baseball fields.
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Are Schools in Rollingwood Good?
The Eanes Westlake Innovative School District (Eanes ISD) is among the top in the nation. The school district has a State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) score of 94 and a district grade of 96 out of 100. Schools within Eanes ISD offer academic, athletic, and technological programs to enhance their talents and critical thinking. Read more here.
Quick Stats for Class of 2020
Average ACT Score: 29.2 (State: 20.2)
Average SAT Score: 1314 (State: 1019)
Four-year Graduation Rate: 99.6% (State: 90.3%)
Attendance Rate: 99.3%
College Acceptance Rate: 99%
The Westlake Chaps match their academics success on the field as well boasting top teams in the state for numerous sports and extracurricular clubs. Fun fact - Westlake is the only high school to produce two Superbowl MVP quarterbacks - Drew Brees and Nick Foles.
Kids living in Rollingwood will attend the following schools:
Elementary - Eanes Elementary School
Middle - Hill Country Middle School
High School - Westlake High School
The public schools in Rollingwood are rated A+ by Niche.
Commute Times
Rollingwood to the Airport - 19 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Rollingwood to Downtown - 10 min. by car (Google Maps link)
Boundaries
East to West: Dawson to South First Street
North to South: Bouldin Creek to West Ben White Boulevard
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The Rollingwood Lifestyle
Rollingwood is an attractive location for families. Western Hills Athletic Club offers tennis and swimming lessons for children of all ages. Much of the neighborhood is located within the Eanes school district, one of Austin's top-rated school districts. There are also several top private schools in the area.
The active neighborhood association sponsors regular events to bring the community together.
Why You’ll Love Living in Rollingwood
It has its own recreational facilities and provides easy access to local parks and lakes, as well as high-end dining and shopping. Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, and Barton Creek Greenbelt are just a few minutes' drive away.
Homes in Rollingwood
Homes in Rollingwood were built in the 1960s to 1980s. Many have upgrades and excellent views of the lake and hill country. Lots are well landscaped with mature trees. Because Rollingwood is such a small community, properties get snapped up fast!