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Best 78212 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,576 students in 78212, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,215 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 78212, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78212, TX are Great Hearts Monte Vista, Great Hearts Monte Vista North and Mark Twain Dual Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78212 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78212, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78212, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Monte Vista
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
211 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 888-9485
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Monte Vista North
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
319 Mulberry Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 888-9485
Gr: 6-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2411 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9745
Gr: PK-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Agnes Cotton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1616 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9780
Gr: 3-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Travis Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1915 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9830
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 W Josephine St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9795
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Rogers Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Mcilvaine
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9825
Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Santa Monica St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Positive Solutions Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 N Flores St Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 299-1025
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
4601 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 638-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Saisd - Pk 4 Sa
514 Quincy St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 554-2410
Gr: PK | 102 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78212, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78212, TX include Great Hearts Monte Vista, Great Hearts Monte Vista North and Mark Twain Dual Language Academy.
How many public schools are located in 78212?
11 public schools are located in 78212.
What percentage of students in 78212 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 78212 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78212?
78212 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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