Roan Forest Elementary

Roan Forest Elementary is a high-performing public school in San Antonio, TX, serving 873 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the North East Independent School District (Isd), and it has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for every year in the last decade.

What truly sets Roan Forest apart is its ability to help all students thrive, regardless of their starting point. The school excels at supporting students who are "At Risk," ranking in the 99th percentile statewide for this group in recent years, while also challenging its Gifted and Talented students, who ranked in the 99th percentile in 2025-2026. This dual strength is rare. For example, while nearby Stone Oak Elementary has a slightly higher overall state rank, Roan Forest serves a larger and more diverse student body and achieves comparable test scores. The school’s math program is particularly strong, with 6th graders achieving a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the STAAR exam for four consecutive years. Additionally, the Spanish-language track is a major asset, with students taking the Spanish STAAR exam outperforming district and state averages by wide margins, indicating a highly effective bilingual program.

While Roan Forest’s overall state ranking has seen a slight dip from its peak—likely due to rising standards across Texas—its test scores have remained remarkably stable and high, consistently outperforming the district and state by 15-25 percentage points. The school is a model of equitable excellence, demonstrating that a school can achieve top-tier results for a wide range of students. For parents seeking a school that not only excels academically but also provides strong support for every child, Roan Forest is an outstanding choice.