For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 670 students in 78209, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78209, TX are Lamar Elementary School, Seguin Elementary School and Southwest Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78209 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78209, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78209, TX Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Parland Pl
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 738-9800
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 738-9800
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Seguin Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 E Walnut St
San Antonio, TX 78209
(830) 549-5930
San Antonio, TX 78209
(830) 549-5930
Grades: PK-11
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
New Directions
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Austin Hwy Bldg 2
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78209, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78209, TX include Lamar Elementary School, Seguin Elementary School and Southwest Preparatory School.
How many public charter schools are located in 78209?
4 public charter schools are located in 78209.
What is the racial composition of students in 78209?
78209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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