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Best 78203 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,574 students in 78203, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 88 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 78203, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 78203 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78203, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78203, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 Martin Luther King Dr Rm
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2519 Martin Luther King Dr
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
823 S Gevers St
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3360
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78203, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78203?
4 public schools are located in 78203.
What percentage of students in 78203 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 78203 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78203?
78203 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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