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Best 78244 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,724 students in 78244, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78244, TX are Spring Meadows Elementary School, Woodlake Elementary School and William Paschall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78244 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78244, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78244, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7135 Elm Trl
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 662-1050
Gr: 2-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Woodlake Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 Lk Bend E
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 945-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
William Paschall Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6351 Lakeview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 666-4113
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Henry Metzger Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7475 Binz Engleman Rd
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 662-2210
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Woodlake Hills Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6625 Woodlake Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 661-1110
Gr: 7-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
San Antonio Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6127 Summer Fest Dr
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 473-2698
Gr: 5-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Karen Wagner High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 N Foster Rd
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 662-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Candlewood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 Candleglen
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 662-1060
Gr: 2-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Candlewood Stem Academy Pk-1
3635 Candleglenn
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 662-1060
Gr: PK-1 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Meadows College Preparatory Pk-1
7135 Elm Trail
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 662-1050
Gr: PK-1 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Woodlake Hills College Preparatory 6th Grade
6625 Woodlake Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78244
(210) 945-5100
Gr: 6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78244, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78244?
11 public schools are located in 78244.
What is the racial composition of students in 78244?
78244 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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