Garden Ridge El
Garden Ridge, TX · Comal ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, fringe
610th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 86%· Stable
9401 MUNICIPAL PKWY, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
(830)837-7000NCES ID 481473000969Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Garden Ridge El 610th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 86% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 86th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 257 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 486 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.3% | 62.1% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 26.3% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 6.2% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 3.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $571K in zip 78266 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Garden Ridge El
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ELA 55% ▼14 · Math 51% ▼17Compare - #1330Sst SchertzSchool of Science and Technology · 3.6 mi away · charter1,330th of 4,406
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ELA 62% ▼7 · Math 45% ▼23Compare - #2404John A Sippel ElSchertz-Cibolo-U City ISD · 4.1 mi away2,404th of 4,406
ELA 52% ▼17 · Math 41% ▼27Compare - #1844Green Valley ElSchertz-Cibolo-U City ISD · 4.2 mi away1,844th of 4,406
ELA 57% ▼12 · Math 46% ▼22Compare - #1694Norma J Paschal ElSchertz-Cibolo-U City ISD · 4.3 mi away1,694th of 4,406
ELA 59% ▼10 · Math 47% ▼21Compare - #768Wortham Oaks ElJudson ISD · 4.4 mi away768th of 4,406
ELA 71% ▲2 · Math 60% ▼8Compare - #2598Legacy Traditional School - CiboloLegacy Traditional Schools - Texas · 4.8 mi away · charter2,598th of 4,406
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What school district is Garden Ridge El in?
Garden Ridge El is part of the Comal ISD district in Garden Ridge, Texas.
Is Garden Ridge El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garden Ridge El 610th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Garden Ridge El?
White 62%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 6%, Black 3% (486 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garden Ridge El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78266 is $571K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.