Public schools in New Braunfels, TX
35 open public schools with an address in New Braunfels, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
35
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
20,620
32 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of New Braunfels public schools
The federal directory lists 35 public schools in New Braunfels, TX: 18 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high, 3 combined or other. The 32 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 20,620 students, an average of 644 per school. The largest campus is Canyon H S (2,414 students), and the largest elementary school is Veramendi El (935).
New Braunfels ISD operates the most schools here (17), and 2 regular districts have at least one New Braunfels campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 37% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving New Braunfels
New Braunfels ISD
Public school district
17 schools in New Braunfels
Comal ISD
Public school district
15 schools in New Braunfels · 38 total
Inspire Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in New Braunfels · 8 total
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in New Braunfels · 50 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in New Braunfels · 42 total
Elementary schools in New Braunfels
18| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Schurz El New Braunfels ISD | PK–05 | 308 | 11:1 | |
| Clear Spring El Comal ISD | PK–05 | 738 | 15.4:1 | |
| County Line El New Braunfels ISD | KG–05 | 342 | 13.7:1 | |
| Farias-Spitzer El Comal ISD | PK–05 | 588 | 13:1 | |
| Freiheit El Comal ISD | PK–05 | 662 | 12.8:1 | |
| Goodwin Frazier El Comal ISD | PK–05 | 662 | 14:1 | |
| Hoffmann Lane El Comal ISD | PK–05 | 705 | 17:1 | |
| Klein Road El New Braunfels ISD | PK–05 | 773 | 15.8:1 | |
| Lamar El New Braunfels ISD | PK–05 | 360 | 12.9:1 | |
| Legend Point El New Braunfels ISD | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Mayfair El Comal ISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Memorial El New Braunfels ISD | PK–05 | 261 | 12:1 | |
| Morningside El Comal ISD | PK–05 | 665 | 14.9:1 | |
| Oak Creek El Comal ISD | PK–05 | 855 | 14.9:1 | |
| Seele El New Braunfels ISD | PK–05 | 295 | 12.3:1 | |
| Veramendi El New Braunfels ISD | PK–05 | 935 | 17:1 | |
| Voss Farms El New Braunfels ISD | PK–05 | 807 | 15.9:1 | |
| Walnut Springs El New Braunfels ISD | KG–05 | 307 | 11.8:1 |
Middle schools in New Braunfels
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Middle Comal ISD | 06–08 | 1,251 | 17.2:1 | |
| Church Hill Middle Comal ISD | 06–08 | 780 | 15.6:1 | |
| Danville Middle Comal ISD | 06–08 | 921 | 16.1:1 | |
| New Braunfels Middle New Braunfels ISD | 06–08 | 1,301 | 17:1 | |
| Oakrun Middle New Braunfels ISD | 06–08 | 1,013 | 16.6:1 |
High schools in New Braunfels
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S Comal ISD | 09–12 | 2,414 | 15.9:1 | |
| Comal Academy Comal ISD · Alternative School | 11–12 | 76 | — | |
| Comal Discipline Center Comal ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 47 | 4.1:1 | |
| Discipline Alternative Education Placement New Braunfels ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Memorial Early College H S Comal ISD | 09–12 | 291 | 14.1:1 | |
| New Braunfels H S New Braunfels ISD | 09–12 | 1,990 | 17.9:1 | |
| Premier H S of New Braunfels Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 72 | 18:1 | |
| Texasworks - New Braunfels Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Two Rivers H S New Braunfels ISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 82 | 13.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in New Braunfels
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innova Mercy Inspire Academy Inspire Academies · Charter · Alternative School | 06–11 | 0 | — | |
| Lone Star Early Childhood Center New Braunfels ISD | PK–PK | 306 | 14.7:1 | |
| Long Creek H S New Braunfels ISD | 09–11 | 813 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.5%
- Hispanic47%
- Black2.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 30 New Braunfels schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (20,620 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in New Braunfels
How many public schools are in New Braunfels, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 35 open public schools with a location address in New Braunfels: 18 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 20,620 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve New Braunfels?
Schools with an address in New Braunfels belong to 5 education agencies, led by New Braunfels ISD (17 schools), Comal ISD (15 schools), Inspire Academies (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in New Braunfels?
Canyon H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in New Braunfels, with 2,414 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in New Braunfels?
Yes. 3 of the 35 public schools in New Braunfels are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Innova Mercy Inspire Academy, Premier H S of New Braunfels, Texasworks - New Braunfels. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in New Braunfels schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across New Braunfels public schools is 14.8:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in New Braunfels guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities