Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 78130

This analysis examines 13 elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in the 78130 zip code of New Braunfels, TX, which are split between the highly-ranked Comal Independent School District (Isd) (ranked 109th in Texas) and the New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd) (ranked 221st).

The standout school in the area is Lamar Elementary, which is the top performer overall with the highest state ranking (89th percentile) and exceptional STAAR scores that consistently exceed district and state averages, particularly in math. Another high achiever is Oak Creek Elementary, the largest school in the zip code with 855 students, which has maintained a 4-star rating for three years and boasts the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (34.62%). Seele Elementary stands out for its phenomenal math performance, with 80% of 5th graders proficient in math, far exceeding peers. The most dramatic improvement story is County Line Elementary, which jumped from a 2-star rating to a 4-star rating in just two years. Conversely, Memorial Elementary is the lowest-performing school, with declining rankings and math scores well below state averages.

Key metrics show an average free/reduced lunch rate of 44.3% and a favorable average student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. While Comal ISD schools generally rank higher, the top school (Lamar) and the most improved school (County Line) are both in New Braunfels ISD, showing that individual school performance can defy district trends. Math proficiency is the critical differentiator between high and low performers, and schools like Voss Farms Elementary and Clear Spring Elementary show a significant achievement gap for English Language Learners based on Spanish-language STAAR test results. Overall, school size is not a reliable predictor of success, as both the largest and smallest schools show a wide range of outcomes.