Highland Lakes Elementary

Granite Shoals is a small lakeside community in the Texas Hill Country, where the pace is slower and neighbors tend to know each other by name — and Highland Lakes Elementary reflects that tight-knit character. Academics here are a work in progress, with the school scoring in the lower percentiles statewide in English, math, and science, so families who prioritize rigorous academics may want to weigh that carefully or plan to supplement at home. That said, for families drawn to the beauty of Lake LBJ, the outdoors-first lifestyle of the Highland Lakes area, and a community-centered school environment, this little corner of Burnet County has a lot of charm to offer.