The top-rated elementary schools in San Antonio are Castle Hills EL (9.0/10), Leon Springs EL (9.0/10), and Mark Twain Dual Language Academy (9.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 298 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
San Antonio, Texas has 351 elementary school directory listings spanning 44 school districts. Of 351 elementary schools in San Antonio, 303 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 298 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 34% of public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above on our 10-point scale. 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 298 elementary public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.1:1. Our rankings identify Castle Hills EL as the top-rated elementary school in San Antonio, followed by Leon Springs EL and Mark Twain Dual Language Academy. 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.
This list shows 25 of the 298 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in San Antonio. Learn about our methodology.
North East ISD
448 students · 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 2% in Texas
Northside ISD
438 students · 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 2% in Texas
San Antonio ISD
672 students · 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th
Top 2% in Texas · charter
North East ISD
572 students · 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 3% in Texas
Southwest ISD
584 students · 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 4% in Texas
North East ISD
524 students · 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 4% in Texas
San Antonio ISD
560 students · 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th
Top 4% in Texas · charter
North East ISD
400 students · 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 5% in Texas
North East ISD
753 students · 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 6% in Texas
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Castle Hills EL is the top-rated elementary school in San Antonio with a composite score of 9.0/10. 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.
San Antonio has 351 elementary schools, including 75 charter schools. 303 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
Among 298 San Antonio elementary public schools included in this ranking, the average is 6.2/10.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guide
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