For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,569 students in 78202, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 316 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 78202, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78202, TX are Idea Carver College Preparatory, Idea Carver Academy and Young Men's Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78202 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78202, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78202, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Carver College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
217 Robinson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
Grades: 6-12
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Carver Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Robinson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1823 Nolan St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9840
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9840
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Bowden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Willow St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9770
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9770
Grades: PK-8
| 436 students
Rank: #66.
Healy-murphy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
618 Live Oak St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tynan Early Childhood Campus
Charter School
925 Gulf St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9835
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9835
Grades: PK
| 155 students
78202, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dorothy C Pickett Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1931 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 212-4684
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 212-4684
Grades: 7-8
| 62 students
Healy Murphy Daep Discretionary Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
618 Live Oak
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
Grades: 9
| 1 students
925 Gulf St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 226-5453
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 226-5453
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
415 Gabriel St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9750
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9750
Grades: 7-8
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78202, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78202, TX include Idea Carver College Preparatory, Idea Carver Academy and Young Men's Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in 78202?
8 public schools are located in 78202.
What percentage of students in 78202 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 78202 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78202?
78202 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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