Dripping Springs ISD is excited to begin accepting out-of-district transfer applications on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for students in grades K-6 who reside in Texas but live outside the DSISD boundaries. Acceptance is subject to criteria regarding space and staffing considerations as well as the student’s attendance, discipline, and academic history.
Families applying for an out-of-district transfer must complete the Out-of-District General Transfer Application and pay a $150 administrative fee at the time of application. Students who are accepted must reapply and pay the applicable fees annually. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. It is highly recommended to submit your complete application and all required documents as early as possible.
DSISD schools provide a comprehensive curriculum based on the goal of student achievement and experience at the highest levels to prepare students for success. In 2025, three campuses earned an A rating in the annual Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability ratings, and all campuses earned at least a score of 87. DSISD is consistently rated one of the best school districts in the Greater Austin area by Niche, and achieved a top 25 ranking in the state by Niche in 2025.
Funding for Texas public school districts is based on the Average Daily Attendance of each enrolled student. Due to a slowdown in student enrollment, DSISD has “extra seats” in lower grade levels across the district. Strategically filling those limited seats with out-of-district transfer students increases funding for the district without increasing operating costs.
Families are encouraged to review the DSISD Student Transfer webpage with other important information regarding out-of-district transfers.