For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,728 students in 78203, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 78 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 78203, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78203, TX are Idea Eastside College Preparatory, St. Philip's College Early College H S With Saisd and Idea Eastside Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78203 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78203, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78203, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Eastside College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
Grades: 6-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
St. Philip's College Early College H S With Saisd
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Martin Luther King Dr Rm
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 486-2406
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 486-2406
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Eastside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78203, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78203, TX include Idea Eastside College Preparatory, St. Philip's College Early College H S With Saisd and Idea Eastside Academy.
How many public schools are located in 78203?
5 public schools are located in 78203.
What percentage of students in 78203 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 78203 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78203?
78203 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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