For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,006 students in 78216, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,142 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 78216, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78216, TX are Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus and Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78216 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78216, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78216, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Grades: 6-12
| 1,038 students
Rank: #22.
Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8519 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 319-5525
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 319-5525
Grades: K-5
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
318 E Ramsey Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 775-4125
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 775-4125
Grades: K-5
| 735 students
Rank: #44.
Great Hearts Online - Tx
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12500 San Pedro Avenue Ste 500
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 469-3828
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 469-3828
Grades: K-9
| 817 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8223 N Mccullough Ave
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 407-6600
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 407-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Somerset Academy Lone Star
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Burwood Ln
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 998-4452
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 998-4452
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #77.
Harmony Hills Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10727 Memory Ln
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 407-3800
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 407-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Churchill High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12049 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-0000
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,405 students
Rank: #99.
Nimitz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5426 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-5300
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #1010.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8231 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-3500
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alter High School
Alternative School
103 W Rampart
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alter Middle School
Alternative School
103 W Rampart
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
78216, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Grades: PK-3
| 227 students
5703 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Grades: 4-6
| 165 students
Nehemiah Institute (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5703 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School Of Excellence In Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
802 Oblate
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Grades: PK-12
| 624 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78216, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78216, TX include Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus and Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus.
How many public schools are located in 78216?
12 public schools are located in 78216.
What percentage of students in 78216 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 78216 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78216?
78216 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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