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Best 78237 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,484 students in 78237, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 306 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 78237, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78237, TX are Idea Monterrey Park College Preparatory, Idea Monterrey Park Academy and Alonso S Perales Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78237 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78237, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 78237, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Monterrey Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
222 Sw 39th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 239-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Idea Monterrey Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Sw 39th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 239-4200
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Alonso S Perales Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1507 Ceralvo St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Un Mundo Primary
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4343 W Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 824-1905
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Roy Cisneros Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3011 Ruiz
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4170
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Las Palmas
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4210
Gr: K-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3823 Fortuna Ct
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4180
Gr: 4-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Camino Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4343 W Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 829-4200
Gr: 5-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Sw 36th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4250
Gr: 5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
H B Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2803 Castroville Rd
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Steam At The Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Center
Alternative School
607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4200
Gr: 6-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Burleson Center
Special Education School
Charter School
534 Cordelia
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4061
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
El Daep
Alternative School
607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-8230
Gr: 3 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Gardendale Pre-k 4 Sa Early Learning
Charter School
1731 Dahlgreen Ave
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4190
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Dual Language Academy
3823 Fortuna
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4180
Gr: K-3 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
Stafford Center
611 Sw 36th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4150
Gr: PK | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Stafford El Visual And Performing Arts
Charter School
415 Sw 36th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4250
Gr: K-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78237, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78237?
18 public schools are located in 78237.
What percentage of students in 78237 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 78237 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78237?
78237 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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