For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,330 students in 78224, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78224, TX are Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory, Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School and Robert C Zamora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78224 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78224, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78224, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2523 W Ansley Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 430-7595
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 430-7595
Grades: 6-12
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9550 S Zarzamora St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 519-3840
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 519-3840
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Robert C Zamora Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8638 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
78224, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Alternative School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
1450 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7100
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Global Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
8340 Interstate 35 Access Rd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7550
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7550
Grades: 1-4
| 34 students
8634 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7048
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7048
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1339 W Chavaneaux
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 233-5985
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 233-5985
Grades: 5-9
| 18 students
7811 Kindred St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Life Skills Program For Student Parents Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1450 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7335
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7335
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Recovery Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8634 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
So San Antonio Career Ed Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2615 Navajo
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7350
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7350
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78224, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78224, TX include Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory, Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School and Robert C Zamora Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78224?
3 public middle schools are located in 78224.
What is the racial composition of students in 78224?
78224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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