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Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX (2026)
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Best Far West Side Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public charter schools serving 5,442 students in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Far West Side are Idea Mays Academy, Idea Mays College Preparatory and Sst Northwest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Mays Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1210 Horal Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 529-3200
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Idea Mays College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1210 Horal Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 529-3200
Gr: 6-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Sst Northwest
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12042 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 688-9990
Gr: PK-7 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Idea Burke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4650
Gr: K-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Sst Hill Country
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9202 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 688-9758
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Idea Burke College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4650
Gr: 6-11 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Great Hearts Western Hills
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8702 Ingram Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 888-9488
Gr: K-11 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10138 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(956) 377-8000
Gr: 6-10 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Harmony Science Academy (San Antonio)
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8505 Lakeside Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 674-7788
Gr: K-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Harmony School Of Excellence - San Antonio
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Sw Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 645-7166
Gr: PK | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis Jr Campus
Charter School
3303 N Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78251
(480) 289-2088
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Basis San Antonio Pri - Jack Lewis Jr Campus
Charter School
3303 N Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 981-1071
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson Academy
Charter School
10170 Kriewald Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4970
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Hidden Meadow Academy
Charter School
10138 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 529-3900
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX include Idea Mays Academy, Idea Mays College Preparatory and Sst Northwest.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio?
11 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio?
the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

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