Fair Oaks Ranch. Boerne Schools- moving soon (San Antonio, Spring: houses, best schools)

[B480]

We have been looking to move to the San Antonio area for a few months for work. But not knowing much about the area its been hard to focus on where to pick. But we keep coming back to Boerne/FairOaksRanch or Timberwood Park areas. We like larger lots, a real community feel, kid/family friendly, but not that too far off the beaten path country feel. But there are now two houses currently on the market we have our eye on and before (if) we put an offer in on one, i thought i would ask here to see what the thoughts were on Boerne schools, as the houses are split. Is there much difference between the middle schools and two high schools in Boerne? Boerne HS vs Champion HS. Voss vs Boerne South vs Boerne North. Im curious about everything from academics to possible bullying. Is one school known for being more "friendly" than the other or have better programs for kids with dyslexia, etc? Or should I wait out for Timberwood Park, Pieper Ranch? And also, any thoughts on living in the fair oaks ranch area? The home we like the most is in Fair Oaks Ranch. Where is the closest grocery store, i cant find one lol Thanks for any advice for this DFW girl



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[supfromthesite]

Boerne Champion is the "nice" high school and the other Boerne school is more of a small town, rednecky high school, at least from what I've heard.

Alamo Heights is where I went to school and Champion was one of our main rivals. We looked down on them for being rednecks and they looked down at us for being preppy but they weren't that dissimilar from us. In my post high school life I have made plenty of friends from Boerne Champion, and even had a few back in high school.

Since Boerne Champion is the rich school it wouldn't totally shock me if the other school has a better sense of community.

I believe all of Fair Oaks Ranch is in Boerne Champion. Fair Oaks Ranch is a very nice area but as far as the schools go I think I would rather send my kids to Smithson Valley or that Boerne Geneva private school or whatever it is. Just my personal preference. Boerne Champion is a good school and your kids will get a great education. The problem, in my opinion, is the community, or lack of. Everybody is sort of in a never ending race to be the "coolest". I suppose all high schools are like this but it seems to be worse at Champion than many other small town hill country schools (and Boerne is now becoming a suburb of San Antonio rather than a small hill country town, so maybe it is expected).

[Remington Steel]

Originally Posted by B480

We have been looking to move to the San Antonio area for a few months for work. But not knowing much about the area its been hard to focus on where to pick. But we keep coming back to Boerne/FairOaksRanch or Timberwood Park areas. We like larger lots, a real community feel, kid/family friendly, but not that too far off the beaten path country feel. But there are now two houses currently on the market we have our eye on and before (if) we put an offer in on one, i thought i would ask here to see what the thoughts were on Boerne schools, as the houses are split. Is there much difference between the middle schools and two high schools in Boerne? Boerne HS vs Champion HS. Voss vs Boerne South vs Boerne North. Im curious about everything from academics to possible bullying. Is one school known for being more "friendly" than the other or have better programs for kids with dyslexia, etc? Or should I wait out for Timberwood Park, Pieper Ranch? And also, any thoughts on living in the fair oaks ranch area? The home we like the most is in Fair Oaks Ranch. Where is the closest grocery store, i cant find one lol Thanks for any advice for this DFW girl



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Closest store would be Leon Springs HEB. When we first moved to FOR and our son was a senior, he was slated to go to Smithson Valley, but was able to continue going to his previous school and graduating (Brennan).

[ashbeeigh]

Boerne is one of the best districts in the area. No matter which you go to you'll be going to great schools.

[WilGar]

Second, Boerne Geneva. Small classes, high standards.

Champions is newer but larger.

Boerne is smaller.

[TXStrat]

Originally Posted by supfromthesite

Boerne Champion is the "nice" high school and the other Boerne school is more of a small town, rednecky high school, at least from what I've heard.

Alamo Heights is where I went to school and Champion was one of our main rivals. We looked down on them for being rednecks and they looked down at us for being preppy but they weren't that dissimilar from us. In my post high school life I have made plenty of friends from Boerne Champion, and even had a few back in high school.

Since Boerne Champion is the rich school it wouldn't totally shock me if the other school has a better sense of community.

I believe all of Fair Oaks Ranch is in Boerne Champion. Fair Oaks Ranch is a very nice area but as far as the schools go I think I would rather send my kids to Smithson Valley or that Boerne Geneva private school or whatever it is. Just my personal preference. Boerne Champion is a good school and your kids will get a great education. The problem, in my opinion, is the community, or lack of. Everybody is sort of in a never ending race to be the "coolest". I suppose all high schools are like this but it seems to be worse at Champion than many other small town hill country schools (and Boerne is now becoming a suburb of San Antonio rather than a small hill country town, so maybe it is expected).

Everything south of 46 is Champion HS, everything north is Boerne HS.

[TXStrat]

Here is a current link to the attendance zones. Which elementary schools feed which middle schools, which feed the two high schools. Boerne ISD is a great district, and you will enjoy any of the schools.

Boerne ISD Attendance Zone Info

[StealthRabbit]

Originally Posted by TXStrat

Here is a current link to the attendance zones. Which elementary schools feed which middle schools, which feed the two high schools. Boerne ISD is a great district, and you will enjoy any of the schools.

Boerne ISD Attendance Zone Info

Please note that students entering the ninth grade or new to the District have the opportunity to choose which high school to attend. This is a one-time choice.

[TXStrat]

Originally Posted by StealthRabbit

Please note that students entering the ninth grade or new to the District have the opportunity to choose which high school to attend. This is a one-time choice.

Believe that only applies to students zoned to attend Boerne High School being able to choose to attend Samuel V. Champion High School. Don't think those zoned to attend Champion have the option.

[necole8215]

Every single school (elementary - high school) ranks extremely well on test taking, etc. As hard as it is to believe, there really isn't a 'bad' school here. As far as the high schools, the only difference is socio- eeconomic. Basically the rich kids go to Champion and the rest go to Boerne High. Does that mean it's better? Nope. Both schools are identical in educational areas and sports.

Locals usually want their kids to go to Boerne High because that's where they went and they see it as the 'true' high school of Boerne. Out of towners seem to be concerned only with status and are happy to send their kids to the newer and bigger Champion. Both sides think they are 'better' for it lol.

If you are moving here from out of state and are worried about the area and schools, don't. This is the safest place you could possibly live (and I've lived all over this country) and it has the best schools. Sure some kids still dabble in drugs, but its NOWHERE near of a problem as most places. Speaking of drugs, if they do use Champion kids usually go for cocaine, while Boerne High kids go for marijuana. Like I said - socio-economic divisions.

I'm going to use this forum to ask a favor of those who are moving here from out of state - Please, please, please, please, please leave your aggresive driving styles in the places your moving from. Texans are usually easy going on the road and we like it that way. However, over the past 5 years, there has been a very noticable difference on the roads. People have been cutting in and out of traffic, not waiting their turn at stop signs, not letting people into traffic, and basically been behaving like total aholes on the road. If you don't like where you live, and are deciding to move here, please don't bring the stuff that made your old place crappy with you. Thanks.