For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,943 students in 78250, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 354 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 78250, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78250, TX are Carson Elementary School, Burke Elementary School and Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78250 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78250, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78250, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8151 Old Tezel Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1100
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Burke Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10111 Terra Oak
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1300
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10138 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(956) 377-8000
San Antonio, TX 78250
(956) 377-8000
Grades: 6-9
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Fernandez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6845 Ridgebrook
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1900
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Brauchle Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8555 Bowens Crossing
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1550
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Connally Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8661 Silent Sunrise
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1000
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #77.
Northwest Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10255 Dover Rdg
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-0600
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Elrod Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8885 Heath Cir Dr
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1800
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
Timberwilde Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8838 Timberwilde
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-0400
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1010.
Zachry Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9410 Timber Path
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-7400
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,050 students
Rank: #1111.
Anne Frank Inspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11216 Bandera Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5900
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5900
Grades: K-12
| 621 students
Rank: #1212.
Knowlton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9500 Timber Path
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-2600
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #1313.
Second Chance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8661 Silent Sunrise
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1000
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1000
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Hidden Meadow Academy
Charter School
10138 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 529-3900
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 529-3900
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
78250, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jhw Inspire Academy - Crockett (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1707 Sw Loop 304
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5200
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5200
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Jhw Inspire Academy - Williams House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
108 E Main St
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5800
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5800
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5300
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5300
Grades: 1-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78250, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78250, TX include Carson Elementary School, Burke Elementary School and Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in 78250?
14 public schools are located in 78250.
What percentage of students in 78250 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 78250 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78250?
78250 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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