For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,151 students in 78226, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 177 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78226, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78226, TX are Kelly Academy At Lowell, Learn4life and Compass Rose Ingenuity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78226 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78226, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78226, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelly Academy At Lowell
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1026 Thompson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 228-3350
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 228-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Learn4life
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1922 S General Mcmullen
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 898-4078
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 898-4078
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Compass Rose Ingenuity
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
522 Billy Mitchell
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 540-9265
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 540-9265
Gr: PK-10 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Brentwood Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Thompson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 898-4120
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 898-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1922 S General Mcmullen Dr
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 898-4100
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 898-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78226, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78226, TX include Kelly Academy At Lowell, Learn4life and Compass Rose Ingenuity.
How many public schools are located in 78226?
5 public schools are located in 78226.
What percentage of students in 78226 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78226 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78226?
78226 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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