For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,283 students in 78217, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 951 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 78217, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78217, TX are Macarthur High School, Northern Hills Elementary School and Regency Place Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78217 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78217, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78217, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macarthur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2923 Macarthur View
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 356-7600
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 356-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,001 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13901 Higgins Rd
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-5200
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Regency Place Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10222 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-6400
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Nacogdoches Rd
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-5600
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
Clear Spring Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4311 Clear Spring Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-2000
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Serna Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2569 N E Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-7200
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Of Creative Education
Alternative School
3736 Perrin Central Bldg2
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0740
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0740
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebased Comp Education
Alternative School
3736 Perrin Central
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0750
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0750
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
North East J J A E P
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 804-7000
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 804-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
78217, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Intervention Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3736 Perrin Central
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Center School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3736 Perrin Central Bldg A
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Children's Intervention Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2569 North East Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0739
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Homebound (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8961 Tesoro Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0185
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0185
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78217, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78217, TX include Macarthur High School, Northern Hills Elementary School and Regency Place Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78217?
10 public schools are located in 78217.
What percentage of students in 78217 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 78217 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78217?
78217 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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