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Elementary schools · San Antonio, Texas · Current comparison on NCES and state sources

Best Elementary Schools in San Antonio, Texas

288 public elementary schools are compared here and the top 25 are ranked; Sst Sugarland leads, and North East ISD places 5 of the top ten, so the campus, not the district, is the thing to choose.

The fieldEvery ranked elementary school on the 1–10 scale.
Ranked schools run1.7Storm ELto9.3Sst Sugarlandon the one-to-ten scale.

288 ranked · top 25 from 8.3 to 9.3 · median 5.2

The brief

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The top-rated elementary schools in San Antonio are Sst Sugarland (9.3/10), Sst Advancement (9.1/10), and Sst the Woodlands (9.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 288 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

San Antonio, Texas has 353 elementary school directory listings spanning 44 school districts. Of 353 elementary schools in San Antonio, 303 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 288 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 76 (26%) public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above. Across all 288 public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.4/10. San Antonio has a notable charter school presence, with 75 charter elementary schools (21% of all elementary schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 288 elementary public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.0:1. Our rankings identify Sst Sugarland as the top-rated elementary school in San Antonio, followed by Sst Advancement and Sst the Woodlands. Schools with enough data are scored on student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — using data from the NCES and state education sources.

Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.

  1. 1
    Sst SugarlandSchool of Science and Technology Discovery
    9.3
  2. 2
    Sst AdvancementSchool of Science and Technology Discovery
    9.1
  3. 3
    Sst the WoodlandsSchool of Science and Technology
    9.1
  4. 4
    Hardy Oak ELNorth East ISD
    8.9
  5. 5
    Stone Oak ELNorth East ISD
    8.9
  6. 6
    Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language AcademyEleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy
    8.8
  7. 78.8
  8. 8
    Vineyard Ranch ELNorth East ISD
    8.8
  9. 9
    Wilderness Oak ELNorth East ISD
    8.8
  10. 10
    Oak Meadow ELNorth East ISD
    8.7
The ten highest-rated elementary schools in San Antonio, best first.MySchoolScout composite scores. Current comparison on NCES and state sources.

All 288 ranked

Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.

Top 25 of 288

Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades
  1. 1Sst SugarlandcharterSchool of Science and Technology Discoveryrating 9.3students 701student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades Pre-K–7th
  2. 2Sst AdvancementcharterSchool of Science and Technology Discoveryrating 9.1students 630student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Pre-K–8th
  3. 3Sst the WoodlandscharterSchool of Science and Technologyrating 9.1students 475student-teacher ratio 13.6:1grades Pre-K–8th
  4. 4Hardy Oak ELNorth East ISDrating 8.9students 636student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
  5. 5Stone Oak ELNorth East ISDrating 8.9students 797student-teacher ratio 13.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
  6. 6Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language AcademycharterEleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academyrating 8.8students 500student-teacher ratio 12.5:1grades Kindergarten–8th
  7. 7Mark Twain Dual Language AcademycharterSan Antonio ISDrating 8.8students 672student-teacher ratio 16.8:1grades Pre-K–8th
  8. 8Vineyard Ranch ELNorth East ISDrating 8.8students 779student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
  9. 9Wilderness Oak ELNorth East ISDrating 8.8students 602student-teacher ratio 14.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
  10. 10Oak Meadow ELNorth East ISDrating 8.7students 400student-teacher ratio 10.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
  11. 11Olmos ELNorth East ISDrating 8.7students 501student-teacher ratio 11.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
  12. 12Blattman ELNorthside ISDrating 8.6students 493student-teacher ratio 14.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
  13. 13Castle Hills ELNorth East ISDrating 8.6students 448student-teacher ratio 13.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
  14. 14Woodridge ELAlamo Heights ISDrating 8.6students 873student-teacher ratio 12.7:1grades 1st–5th
  15. 15Irving Dual Language AcademycharterSan Antonio ISDrating 8.5students 560student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades Pre-K–8th
  16. 16Sst NorthwestcharterSchool of Science and Technology Discoveryrating 8.5students 737student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades Pre-K–8th
  17. 17Aue ELNorthside ISDrating 8.4students 568student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
  18. 18Fields ELNorthside ISDrating 8.4students 812student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
  19. 19Ft Sam Houston ELFt Sam Houston ISDrating 8.4students 823student-teacher ratio 12.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
  20. 20Wortham Oaks ELJudson ISDrating 8.4students 723student-teacher ratio 16.1:1grades Pre-K–6th
  21. 21Canyon Ridge ELNorth East ISDrating 8.3students 492student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
  22. 22Crestview ELJudson ISDrating 8.3students 594student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
  23. 23Encino Park ELNorth East ISDrating 8.3students 661student-teacher ratio 14.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
  24. 24Redland Oaks ELNorth East ISDrating 8.3students 354student-teacher ratio 9.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
  25. 25Roan Forest ELNorth East ISDrating 8.3students 879student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades Pre-K–5th

This list shows 25 of the 288 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in San Antonio. Learn about our methodology.

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The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.
The top 25 elementary schools in San Antonio, pinned and colored by score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Campus by campus

What each of the top ten reports.
  1. 1

    Sst Sugarland

    School of Science and Technology Discovery

    701 students · 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–7th

    Top 1% in Texas · charter

    Academics
    9.6
    Growth
    9.8
    Environment
    7.6
  2. 2

    Sst Advancement

    School of Science and Technology Discovery

    630 students · 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th

    Top 2% in Texas · charter

    Academics
    9.5
    Growth
    9.6
    Environment
    7.3
  3. 3

    Sst the Woodlands

    School of Science and Technology

    475 students · 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th

    Top 2% in Texas · charter

    Academics
    9.2
    Growth
    9.7
    Environment
    7.7
  4. 4

    Hardy Oak EL

    North East ISD

    636 students · 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th

    Top 4% in Texas

    Academics
    9.4
    Growth
    9.2
    Environment
    7.3
  5. 5

    Stone Oak EL

    North East ISD

    797 students · 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th

    Top 4% in Texas

    Academics
    9.6
    Growth
    8.8
    Environment
    7.9
  6. 6

    Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy

    Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy

    500 students · 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th

    Top 5% in Texas · charter

    Academics
    9.1
    Growth
    9.4
    Environment
    6.8
  7. 7

    Mark Twain Dual Language Academy

    San Antonio ISD

    672 students · 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th

    Top 5% in Texas · charter

    Academics
    8.6
    Growth
    9.6
    Environment
    7.3
  8. 8

    Vineyard Ranch EL

    North East ISD

    779 students · 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th

    Top 5% in Texas

    Academics
    9.7
    Growth
    9.0
    Environment
    6.7
  9. 9

    Wilderness Oak EL

    North East ISD

    602 students · 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th

    Top 5% in Texas

    Academics
    9.5
    Growth
    9.2
    Environment
    7.0
  10. 10

    Oak Meadow EL

    North East ISD

    400 students · 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th

    Top 7% in Texas

    Academics
    9.1
    Growth
    8.4
    Environment
    8.8

Questions

What is the best elementary school in San Antonio, Texas?

In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Sst Sugarland is the top-rated elementary school in San Antonio with a composite score of 9.3/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.

How many elementary schools are in San Antonio, Texas?

San Antonio has 353 elementary schools, including 75 charter schools. 303 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.

What is the average elementary school rating in San Antonio?

Among 288 San Antonio elementary public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.4/10.

How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?

Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Texas, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.

What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?

A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Texas, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.

Are charter schools included in the San Antonio elementary school rankings?

San Antonio has 75 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.

How should I use this ranking?

Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.

Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.

Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.

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