Best Public Schools in Canyon Lake, TX

Summary:

The city of Canyon Lake, Texas is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate varying levels of academic performance and resource allocation.

The standout schools in Canyon Lake are Mt Valley Middle School and Mt Valley Elementary School, which consistently outperform the Comal Independent School District (Isd) and state averages on STAAR tests. These schools are ranked among the top in Texas and have received 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Trinity Charter Schools - Canyon Lake Campus struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.

The schools in Canyon Lake also differ in their demographic composition, funding, and resources. While Startzville Elementary has the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, Mt Valley Middle School has the lowest. Additionally, the spending per student varies significantly, with Trinity Charter Schools - Canyon Lake Campus spending the most at $27,359 per student, compared to $12,050 per student at Mt Valley Elementary School.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Startzville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	42111 Fm 3159	Canyon Lake	78133	Comal County	Comal Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 885-8000	465	36	12.7	68.0%	277 (59.6%)	4 (0.9%)	161 (34.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (4.1%)	48.6	2235^th of 4675 public elementary schools	52.2%		60.3	1592^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	65.7%	643					61.5	36.4	39.0				54.4	48.1	28.3				17.0			$10,237	$1,523	$8,714
Mt Valley Middle	Public	6-8	1165 Sattler Rd	Canyon Lake	78132	Comal County	Comal Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 885-1300	808	54	14.9	48.9%	506 (62.6%)	6 (0.7%)	268 (33.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	20 (2.5%)	76.8	384^th of 2361 public middle schools	83.7%		73.4	451^st of 2330 public middle schools	80.6%	67	97.4							61.3	64.1	64.7				52.0	54.2	57.6		64.3	37.2	$8,702	$663	$8,038
Mt Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Cannan Rd	Canyon Lake	78133	Comal County	Comal Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 885-9500	471	35	13.4	51.8%	329 (69.9%)	4 (0.8%)	120 (25.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	79.5	777^th of 4675 public elementary schools	83.4%		64.6	1391^st of 4647 public elementary schools	70.1%	614					59.8	64.5	68.6				52.4	57.9	53.9				54.9			$12,050	$1,193	$10,857
Trinity Charter Schools - Canyon Lake Campus	Public, Charter	6-12	650 Scarborough Rd	Canyon Lake	78133	Comal County	Trinity Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 964-4390	39	5	7.6		11 (28.2%)	4 (10.3%)	23 (59.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	12.4	1749^th of 1987 public high schools	12.0%		21.1	1575^th of 1961 public high schools	19.7%	174	0.0	40.0	28.6	16.7																$27,359	$3,102	$24,257

Cities Near Canyon Lake

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Braunfels	0.68 mi	34	205^th
Bulverde	1.13 mi	5	11^th
Schertz	1.13 mi	14	404^th
Seguin	7.75 mi	19	724^th
San Marcos	7.93 mi	17	778^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.