Welcome to Comal ISD

The Comal Independent School District is a fast-growing and innovative district with more than 29,900 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Families are attracted to Comal ISD because of its family values, neighborhood schools and safe environments. Academics, fine arts, athletics and citizenship are emphasized at the 34 campuses located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

Wide Range of Programs

The district takes great pride in its excellent gifted/talented program, career and technology offerings, dual high school/college enrollment, wide range of special education services, strong emphasis on teacher training, and outstanding fine arts, agricultural and athletic programs. Service learning, plus parent and community engagement, are two characteristics that set Comal ISD apart from most districts.

Fast-Growth District

Annually, Comal ISD gains approximately 1,000 new students and is recognized as one of the fastest growing districts of its size in Texas. Since 2009, the district has grown by more than 8,000 students. With its massive area, Comal ISD’s boundaries include almost 30,000 future residential lots. In fact, projections put the district with an enrollment of more than 31,400 students in 2024-25 and more than 38,000 students in the 2029-30 school year.

20 Percent Homestead Exemption

Comal ISD taxpayers, who qualify, pay 20 percent less in property taxes every year because Comal ISD is one of the few districts in the state which provides an additional 20 percent homestead exemption. This means that while the tax rate may be a little higher than neighboring districts, the amount of taxes paid on a $200,000 home averages $575 less per year than neighboring districts. Learn more about Comal ISD's tax rate and the 20 percent additional homestead exemption.

589 Square Miles

At 589 square miles, Comal ISD is one of the largest school districts geographically in the state of Texas. The District's borders encompass all of Comal County, as well as portions of Bexar, Guadalupe, Hays and Kendall counties. A total of 10 communities are part of Comal ISD.

Bulverde
Canyon Lake
Garden Ridge
Fischer
New Braunfels
San Antonio, northern tip
Sattler
Smithson Valley
Spring Branch
Startzville