For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,166 students in 78203, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78203, TX are St. Philip's College Early College High School, Idea Eastside College Preparatory and Idea Eastside Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78203 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78203, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78203, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Philip's College Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Martin Luther King Dr Rm
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 486-2406
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 486-2406
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea Eastside College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Idea Eastside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78203, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78203, TX include St. Philip's College Early College High School, Idea Eastside College Preparatory and Idea Eastside Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 78203?
3 public charter schools are located in 78203.
What is the racial composition of students in 78203?
78203 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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