Top 3 Best 78242 Texas Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,136 students in 78242, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78242, TX are Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and Alan B Shepard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78242 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78242, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78242, TX Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 239-4300
Grades: 6-11
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5558 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Grades: 7-11
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78242 Texas

78242, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7111 Apple Valley
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Grades: 1-4
| 35 students
Shekinah Radiance Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
5203 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-3030
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
5622 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78242, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78242, TX include Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and Alan B Shepard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78242?
3 public middle schools are located in 78242.
What is the racial composition of students in 78242?
78242 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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