For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,839 students in 78216, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78216, TX are Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Great Hearts Online - Tx and Nimitz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78216 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78216, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78216, TX Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 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 middle schools in 78216, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78216, TX include Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Great Hearts Online - Tx and Nimitz Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78216?
5 public middle schools are located in 78216.
What is the racial composition of students in 78216?
78216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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