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San Antonio Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 77 public elementary schools serving 31,206 students in San Antonio Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in San Antonio Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
101 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
44,516 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
2,977 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
San Antonio Independent School District, which is ranked #1108 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1115 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
# American Indian Students
71 Students
11,705 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
256 Students
203,767 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
39,999 Students
1,997,454 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
53%
# Black Students
2,508 Students
469,194 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
1,357 Students
924,841 Students
% White Students
3%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
5,879 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
301 Students
124,213 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,216
222,501
# Students in K Grade:
2,966
346,866
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,065
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,291
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,138
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,137
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,881
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,769
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,823
335,034
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,950
339,814
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,047
32,833
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,510
28,116
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,028
23,862
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,695
20,925
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,134 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,067 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$718 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$804 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,134
$13,387
Spending / Student
$18,067
$14,116
Best San Antonio Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2123 W Huisache Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
Grades: 6-12
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2411 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9745
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9745
Grades: PK-8
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Agnes Cotton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1616 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9780
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9780
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
635 Rigsby Ave
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3335
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3335
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Children's Shelter Of Sa
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2939 W Wioodlawn
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 212-2500
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 212-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 14 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jt Brackenridge Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1214 Guadalupe
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 978-7950
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 978-7950
Grades: 4-5
| 4 students
Rank: #88.
Jja
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Hackberry St
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0768
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0768
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #99.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 W Euclid
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9763
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9763
Grades: PK-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
George E Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1026 Thompson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 228-3350
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 228-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Schenck Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Kate Schenck Ave
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6865
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6865
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1212.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1915 W Olmos Dr
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9790
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9790
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1313.
Young Women's Leadership Academy Pri At Page
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Berkshire Ave
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 438-6525
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 438-6525
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1414.
Robert B Green Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 W Whittier St
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3325
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3325
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #1515.
Baskin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Crestview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6535
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Cameron Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3635 Belgium Ln
San Antonio, TX 78219
(210) 978-7960
San Antonio, TX 78219
(210) 978-7960
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Gates Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Morningview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7980
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7980
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Muriel Forbes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2630 Sally Gay Dr
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6850
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #1919.
Young Men's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Gabriel St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 354-9652
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 354-9652
Grades: 5-12
| 297 students
Rank: #2020.
Herff Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
996 S Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3330
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3330
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #2121.
Bonham Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 S St Marys St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 228-3300
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 228-3300
Grades: K-8
| 645 students
Rank: #2222.
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 W Josephine St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9795
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9795
Grades: K-8
| 505 students
Rank: #2323.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
467 Freiling Dr
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 438-6530
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 438-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #2424.
Dorie Miller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Lincolnshire Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7995
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7995
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #2525.
Mission Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9210 S Presa St
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6880
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6880
Grades: PK-8
| 481 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 W Woodlawn Ave
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 438-6545
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 438-6545
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Maverick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
107 Raleigh Pl
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6550
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #2828.
Highland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
734 Glamis Ave
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6860
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #2929.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Clower St
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9845
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9845
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #3030.
Beacon Hill Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1411 W Ashby Pl
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9765
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9765
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: #3131.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Martin Luther King
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3315
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3315
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #3232.
Woodlawn Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1717 W Magnolia Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6560
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6560
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #3333.
Eloise Japhet Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
314 Astor St
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3345
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3345
Grades: PK-8
| 745 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Margil Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Perez St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 738-9805
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 738-9805
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
823 S Gevers St
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3360
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3360
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
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