Summary:
Zip code 78015 in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, is home to two exceptional elementary schools, Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary and Van Raub Elementary, both serving grades PK through 5 within the highly-rated Boerne Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 96th percentile statewide.
These two schools present a fascinating contrast in recent performance trends. Van Raub Elementary has shown a steady upward trajectory, climbing to a state rank of 130th out of 4,627 schools (97th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year, while Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary has seen a decline from a peak rank of 107th to 417th (91st percentile) over the same period. Van Raub now leads in core academic areas, with average reading proficiency at 81.63% and math at 77.90%, both significantly above the state averages of 54.20% and 47.00%, respectively. However, Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary remains a standout in 5th-grade science, with a 68.59% proficiency rate that is more than double the state average of 29.57% and 14 points higher than Van Raub's 54.33%.
Both schools serve a very low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (10.35% at Fair Oaks Ranch and 13.31% at Van Raub), which contributes to their high overall performance. Resource allocation differs notably: Fair Oaks Ranch spends $9,300 per student with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio, while Van Raub spends $8,544 per student but maintains a smaller 14.5:1 ratio, suggesting a strategic focus on smaller class sizes. Despite their different trajectories, both schools remain in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools, reflecting the strength of the Boerne ISD and making this zip code a highly desirable area for families seeking excellent elementary education.
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