6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in New Braunfels, Texas

59 schools in the directory · 34 Elementary · 9 Middle · 12 High · 4 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 50

Private: 9

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (48): 6.4/10

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Elementary · New Braunfels ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in New Braunfels are Lamar EL (8.8/10), Mt Valley EL (8.8/10), and Walnut Springs EL (8.7/10), among 48 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

50 public · 9 private

Avg Score

6.4

48 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

50 public · 9 private

Avg Score

6.4

48 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Mt Valley EL

Rates 8.8/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among New Braunfels public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Bill Brown EL

STAAR proficiency rose +12.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among New Braunfels public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in New Braunfels

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 48 rated schools; 59 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Lamar EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	96th
2	Mt Valley EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	97th
3	Walnut Springs EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	95th
4	Arlon R Seay EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	92th
5	Timberwood Park EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	92th
6	County Line EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	89th
7	Pieper Ranch Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	+1.3	83th
8	Comal Creek EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	81th
9	Hoffmann Lane EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	81th
10	Indian Springs EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	79th

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About Schools in New Braunfels, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas is home to 59 schools, including 50 public schools and 9 private schools. The city's schools span 34 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 12 high schools.

The 48 public schools in this comparison average 6.4 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Lamar EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

New Braunfels is served by 2 school districts: COMAL ISD, NEW BRAUNFELS ISD. These districts collectively serve 39,042 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

34 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mt Valley EL 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	8.8
2	Lamar EL 364 students · Pre-K–5th	364	Pre-K–5th	8.8
3	Walnut Springs EL 330 students · Pre-K–5th	330	Pre-K–5th	8.7
4	Arlon R Seay EL 615 students · Pre-K–5th	615	Pre-K–5th	8.3
5	Timberwood Park EL 737 students · Pre-K–5th	737	Pre-K–5th	8.3
6	County Line EL 370 students · Kindergarten–5th	370	Kindergarten–5th	8.2
7	Hoffmann Lane EL 717 students · Pre-K–5th	717	Pre-K–5th	7.7
8	Comal Creek EL 515 students · Pre-K–5th	515	Pre-K–5th	7.7
9	Kinder Ranch EL 608 students · Pre-K–5th	608	Pre-K–5th	7.6
10	Indian Springs EL 697 students · Pre-K–5th	697	Pre-K–5th	7.6

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Pieper Ranch Middle 1,630 students · 6th–8th	1,630	6th–8th	7.8
2	Spring Branch Middle 616 students · 6th–8th	616	6th–8th	7.3
3	Smithson Valley Middle 984 students · 6th–8th	984	6th–8th	6.0
4	Mt Valley Middle 834 students · 6th–8th	834	6th–8th	5.8
5	New Braunfels Middle 1,262 students · 6th–8th	1,262	6th–8th	5.7
6	Canyon Middle 1,201 students · 6th–8th	1,201	6th–8th	5.6
7	Danville Middle 920 students · 6th–8th	920	6th–8th	5.4
8	Church Hill Middle 753 students · 6th–8th	753	6th–8th	5.1
9	Oakrun Middle 960 students · 6th–8th	960	6th–8th	4.9

High Schools

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Comal Discipline Center 64 students · 6th–12th	64	6th–12th	6.7
2	Memorial Early College H S 307 students · 9th–12th	307	9th–12th	6.6
3	New Braunfels H S 1,967 students · 9th–12th	1,967	9th–12th	6.5
4	Davenport H S 1,281 students · 9th–12th	1,281	9th–12th	6.1
5	Smithson Valley H S 2,057 students · 9th–12th	2,057	9th–12th	5.7
6	Canyon H S 2,400 students · 9th–12th	2,400	9th–12th	5.6
7	The Nbisd Learning Center 89 students · 10th–12th	89	10th–12th	5.3
8	Canyon Lake H S 1,012 students · 9th–12th	1,012	9th–12th	5.2
9	Comal Academy 42 students · 11th–12th	42	11th–12th	4.1
10	Jjaep 4 students · 9th–12th	4	9th–12th	—

Show all 12 high schools in New Braunfels

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

John Paul II Catholic High SchoolPrivate Grace Preparatory Academy of New BraunfelsPrivate

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lone Star Early Childhood Center 266 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	266	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.6
2	New Braunfels H S Ninth Grade Center 765 students · 9th–9th	765	9th–9th	4.1
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate 53 students · Pre-K–12th	53	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	New Braunfels Christian AcademyPrivate 574 students · Pre-K–12th	574	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in New Braunfels

New Braunfels, Texas · 59 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 34
Middle: 9
High: 12
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (2)

COMAL ISD

38 schools · 29,263 students

NEW BRAUNFELS ISD

16 schools · 9,779 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in New Braunfels, Texas

How many schools are in New Braunfels, Texas?

New Braunfels has 59 schools, including 50 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in New Braunfels, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 48 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in New Braunfels is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in New Braunfels, Texas?

The top-ranked school in New Braunfels on MySchoolScout is Lamar EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in New Braunfels, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in New Braunfels on MySchoolScout is Lamar EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in New Braunfels, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in New Braunfels on MySchoolScout is Pieper Ranch Middle with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best high school in New Braunfels, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in New Braunfels on MySchoolScout is Memorial Early College H S with a composite score of 6.6/10.

How many school districts serve New Braunfels, Texas?

New Braunfels is served by 2 school districts: Comal ISD, New Braunfels ISD.

Are there private schools in New Braunfels, Texas?

Yes, New Braunfels has 9 private schools alongside 50 public schools. The top-rated private school is John Paul II Catholic High School with a score of 7.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New Braunfels, Texas?

Among 47 public schools in New Braunfels that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in New Braunfels, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.