Summary:
Zip code 78015 (Fair Oaks Ranch, TX) is home to two exceptional public elementary schools, Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary and Van Raub Elementary, both serving grades PK-5 within the highly-rated Boerne Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 96th percentile statewide.
While both schools are top-tier, a clear shift in academic leadership has occurred. Van Raub Elementary is currently the standout performer, ranking 130th out of 4,627 Texas elementary schools (97th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year, a significant jump from its previous 249th place. It now surpasses Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary, which ranks 417th (91st percentile) after dropping from a stellar 107th place in 2023-2024. Van Raub’s key differentiator is its exceptional math program, with an average math proficiency of 77.90% compared to Fair Oaks Ranch’s 67.14%. It also boasts a lower student-teacher ratio (14.5:1 vs. 16.5:1) and achieves higher overall reading proficiency (81.63% vs. 76.07%).
Despite its lower overall rank, Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary has a standout science program, with 68.59% of 5th graders proficient in science—far exceeding the district (47.55%) and state (29.57%) averages. Interestingly, Fair Oaks Ranch spends $756 more per student ($9,300 vs. $8,544) than Van Raub, yet Van Raub achieves better overall test scores, suggesting more efficient resource use. Both schools serve a relatively affluent community, with very low free/reduced lunch rates (10.35% and 13.31%), which contributes to their high performance within an already top-tier district.
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