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Top 10 Best Far West Side Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 68 public elementary schools serving 43,842 students in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Far West Side are Idea Burke Academy, Idea Mays Academy and Idea Mays College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Burke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4650
Grades: K-4
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Mays Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1210 Horal Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 529-3200
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Mays College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1210 Horal Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 529-3200
Grades: 6-12
| 736 students
Rank: #44.
Sst Hill Country
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9202 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 688-9758
Grades: PK-10
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
Raba Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9740 Misty Rock
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 397-1350
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #66.
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10170 Kriewald Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4970
Grades: 6-7
| 120 students
Rank: #77.
Kallison Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8610 Ranch View E
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 398-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 1,199 students
Rank: #88.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8151 Old Tezel Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #99.
Folks Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9855 Swayback Ranch
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 398-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,386 students
Rank: #1010.
Tomlinson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9748 Swayback Ranch
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 398-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #1111.
Mireles Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12260 Rockwall Mill
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 928 students
Rank: #1212.
Idea Burke College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4650
Grades: 6-9
| 422 students
Rank: #1313.
Big Country Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2250 Pue Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #1414.
Kriewald Rd Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10355 Kriewald Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1515.
Sst Northwest
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12042 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 688-9990
Grades: PK-8
| 782 students
Rank: #1616.
Braun Station Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8631 Tezel Rd
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 397-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Krueger Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9900 Wildhorse Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 397-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Scarborough Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12280 Silver Pointe
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 397-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 897 students
Rank: #1919.
Great Hearts Western Hills
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8702 Ingram Rd
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 888-9488
Grades: K-9
| 1,056 students
Rank: #2020.
Briscoe Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4265 Lone Star Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,368 students
Rank: #2121.
Hoffmann Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12118 Volunteer Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 397-8350
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Langley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14185 Bella Vista Place
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 397-0150
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Straus Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8092 Talley Rd
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: #2424.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9180 Silver Spot
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 398-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 769 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Burke Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10111 Terra Oak
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9560 Braun Rd
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 397-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2727.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8400 Cavern Hill
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 397-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #2828.
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10138 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(956) 377-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Rank: #2929.
Lieck Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12600 Reid Ranch
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 398-1450
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #3030.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3430 Barrel Pass
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 397-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #3131.
Ott Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 N Grosenbacher
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 397-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #3232.
Harmony Science Academy (San Antonio)
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8505 Lakeside Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 674-7788
Grades: 6-12
| 623 students
Rank: #3333.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10900 Schaenfield Rd
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 397-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #3434.
Fernandez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6845 Ridgebrook
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #3535.
Brauchle Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8555 Bowens Crossing
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX include Idea Burke Academy, Idea Mays Academy and Idea Mays College Preparatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio?
66 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio?
the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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