Market Overview for New Braunfels Independent School District
There are 60 active listings in New Braunfels Independent School District with a median list price of $419K and a median sold price of $410K.
Homes average 92 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 15 homes have sold, with 153 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $278.
About New Braunfels Independent School District
New Braunfels Independent School District serves the central, southern, and downtown portions of New Braunfels (2020 Census population 90,403) along with the Gruene Historic District. NBISD covers parts of Comal County (primary) plus a small portion of Guadalupe County. The district is one of the first publicly funded school districts in Texas (founded in 1845, the year New Braunfels was settled) and is headquartered at 1000 North Walnut in New Braunfels (78130).
NBISD enrolled approximately 9,779 students (2023-2024) across 16 campuses including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools (Oakrun Middle and Long Creek Middle), 2 high schools (New Braunfels HS and Long Creek HS), and an early childhood center. Long Creek High School opened as the district's second comprehensive high school to address residential growth. NBISD operates a Two-Way Dual Language Immersion program (English / Spanish, K-5) at Carl Schurz Elementary and Voss Farms Elementary, focused on bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural development. The district earned a "B" TEA accountability rating in 2022.
Note: New Braunfels has TWO school districts — NBISD (central, southern, and downtown portions of the city plus Gruene) and Comal ISD (northern and western portions of the city plus Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, Fischer, and unincorporated Hill Country). The boundary between the two can split adjacent neighborhoods, so address-level lookup is required to confirm which district a specific home is in.
New Braunfels High School at 2551 Loop 337 North in New Braunfels (78130) is the district's flagship comprehensive HS. Mascot Unicorns; colors royal blue and white. UIL Class 5A. The school traces its founding to 1845. Principal Gregory Hughes. Enrollment approximately 1,409 (2025-2026). Notable Unicorn alumni include Olympic basketball coach Nell Fortner, NFL coach Kliff Kingsbury, Sixpence None the Richer lead singer Leigh Nash, MLB players Bryce Miller and Jordan Westburg (both class of 2017), and former NFL guards Terry Tausch and Geoff Hangartner. State titles include team tennis (2007 in 4A; 2008-2013 in 5A; 2015 in 6A), girls bowling (2003, 2007), girls cross country (1993-1995 in 4A), baseball (2006 in 4A), and volleyball (2000, 2005 in 4A).
The city of New Braunfels itself sits along Interstate 35 between Austin and San Antonio (~50 miles south of Austin, ~30 miles north of San Antonio). The historic Gruene district along the Guadalupe River anchors the city's tourism economy with Gruene Hall (the oldest continuously operating dance hall in Texas, opened 1878). Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (the original Schlitterbahn waterpark, opened 1979) and the annual Wurstfest German-Texan heritage festival (held since 1961) are the city's other signature draws.
Living in New Braunfels Independent School District
New Braunfels ISD covers central, southern, and downtown New Braunfels along with the Gruene Historic District, primarily in Comal County with a small portion in Guadalupe County. New Braunfels (2020 Census population 90,403) is the principal city. District administration is at 1000 North Walnut in New Braunfels.
NBISD-zoned neighborhoods include downtown New Braunfels along the Comal River, the Gruene Historic District along the Guadalupe River, and master-planned communities such as Veramendi, Voss Farms, Highland Grove, and Wasser Ranch. Established neighborhoods cluster near the historic Sophienburg / Main Plaza area downtown, along the Comal River, and along South Walnut Avenue and Loop 337.
Day-to-day retail is anchored by the Loop 337 / I-35 frontage in New Braunfels (with H-E-B Plus, Walmart, Target, and the Creekside Town Center), downtown Main Plaza, and the historic Gruene shopping district. Healthcare access centers on Resolute Baptist Hospital on Creekside Crossing in New Braunfels and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels.
Outdoor recreation defines the area. The Comal River — about 2.5 miles long, among the shortest navigable rivers in the United States — flows through Landa Park (a 196-acre City of New Braunfels park with a spring-fed pool, miniature train, and Olympic-size pool) and Prince Solms Park, supporting tubing, swimming, and float trips. The Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam is a major tubing destination, with commercial outfitters running floats from Gruene downstream. Wurstfest grounds, Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, and the Sophienburg Museum (which documents the city's 1845 German-Texan settlement history) anchor the cultural scene. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, the original Schlitterbahn waterpark (opened 1979), is on the Comal River.
Things to Do in New Braunfels Independent School District
- Comal River & Landa Park: The Comal River is about 2.5 miles long — among the shortest navigable rivers in the United States. It flows through Landa Park (196-acre City of New Braunfels park with a spring-fed pool, miniature train, and Olympic-size pool) and Prince Solms Park, supporting tubing, swimming, and shoreline picnicking.
- Gruene Historic District: Gruene Hall — opened 1878, the oldest continuously operating dance hall in Texas — anchors the historic Gruene district along the Guadalupe River, with the Gristmill River Restaurant, antique shops, and tubing-outfitter access points downstream of Canyon Dam.
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels: The original Schlitterbahn waterpark, opened 1979 along the Comal River; one of the largest waterparks in the United States and a signature seasonal employer.
- Wurstfest: Annual 10-day German-Texan heritage festival held each November at the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park since 1961, drawing visitors from across Texas.
- Sophienburg Museum & Downtown Main Plaza: The Sophienburg Museum documents the city's 1845 German-Texan settlement history; downtown Main Plaza retains its 19th-century commercial-and-civic core anchored by the Comal County Courthouse.
Major Employers in New Braunfels Independent School District
- New Braunfels Independent School District (Education): NBISD is one of the larger employers in central New Braunfels, with administration at 1000 North Walnut and 16 campuses serving approximately 9,779 students (2023-24).
- Resolute Baptist Hospital (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital on Loop 337 in New Braunfels (Community Health Systems network).
- Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital in New Braunfels operated by Christus Health.
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (Hospitality / Entertainment): The original Schlitterbahn waterpark, opened 1979 along the Comal River; major seasonal employer.
- City of New Braunfels (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, serving 90,403 residents at the 2020 Census.
New Braunfels Independent School District Schools
NBISD operates 16 campuses serving approximately 9,779 students (2023-2024): 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools (Oakrun Middle, Long Creek Middle), 2 high schools (New Braunfels HS, Long Creek HS), and an early childhood center. Two-way Dual Language Immersion (English / Spanish, K-5) is offered at Carl Schurz Elementary and Voss Farms Elementary.
School District: New Braunfels ISD
Public Schools
- County Line Elementary
- Seele Elementary
- Carl Schurz Elementary
- Memorial Elementary
- Walnut Springs Elementary
- Klein Road Elementary
- Lamar Elementary
- New Braunfels Middle
- Oakrun Middle
- New Braunfels High School
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Braunfels ISD?
NBISD operates 16 campuses serving approximately 9,779 students (2023-2024): 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools (Oakrun Middle, Long Creek Middle), 2 high schools (New Braunfels HS, Long Creek HS), and an early childhood center.
What's the difference between NBISD and Comal ISD?
New Braunfels has TWO school districts: New Braunfels ISD (covers central, southern, and downtown New Braunfels plus the Gruene Historic District) and Comal ISD (covers northern and western New Braunfels plus Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, Fischer, and unincorporated Hill Country). The boundary can split adjacent neighborhoods, so address-level lookup is required.
How is NBISD rated?
NBISD earned a 'B' overall TEA accountability rating in 2022 (also 'B' in 2018 under updated TEA standards). The district operates a Two-Way Dual Language Immersion program (K-5) at Carl Schurz and Voss Farms elementaries.
What is New Braunfels High School known for?
New Braunfels HS at 2551 Loop 337 North traces its founding to 1845. Mascot: Unicorns; colors royal blue and white. UIL Class 5A. Principal: Gregory Hughes. Enrollment ~1,409 (2025-26). Notable alumni include Olympic basketball coach Nell Fortner, NFL coach Kliff Kingsbury, Sixpence None the Richer's Leigh Nash, and MLB players Bryce Miller and Jordan Westburg.
What is New Braunfels known for?
New Braunfels (2020 Census 90,403) sits along I-35 between Austin and San Antonio. It's known for the Comal River (one of the shortest navigable rivers in the U.S. at ~2.5 miles), the Gruene Historic District anchored by Gruene Hall (Texas's oldest continuously operating dance hall, opened 1878), Schlitterbahn (the original waterpark, opened 1979), and the annual Wurstfest German-Texan heritage festival (held since 1961).
Where is the district headquartered?
NBISD administration is at 1000 North Walnut in New Braunfels (78130). The district was founded in 1845, the year New Braunfels was settled by German-Texan immigrants.
