Our Community

Belton is located in the heart of Central Texas, just 60 miles north of Austin and 40 miles south of Waco on I-35. With over 15,000 residents, Belton is the county seat of Bell County, and the home of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, which has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation. A historic downtown district surrounds the county courthouse and university campus. Two lakes and many parks make Belton a great place to explore the outdoors.

Moving to Belton

If you are moving to Belton, read more about Belton ISD on the About BISD page. You can find the schools your children will attend by using the maps in the Attendance Boundaries section of this website, or by contacting the BISD Transportation Department with your street address. An appointment for school registration must be made with the campus registrar.

The following are additional phone numbers and resources that may be helpful to families relocating to the Belton area.

Community Links & Resources

City of Belton
Belton Chamber of Commerce (Information for New Community Members & Military Families)
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Bell County
Belton Journal
Temple Daily Telegram
Communities in Schools
Champions After School Care
www.educationinaction.org--Summer educational opportunity for 5th-8th graders