The top-rated middle schools in San Antonio are Alamo Heights J H (8.0/10), Bush Middle (7.7/10), and Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory (7.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 78 middle public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
San Antonio, Texas has 88 middle school directory listings spanning 44 school districts. Of 88 middle schools in San Antonio, 80 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 78 middle public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. The average composite score among public schools included in this ranking is 5.2/10. San Antonio has a notable charter school presence, with 14 charter middle schools (16% of all middle schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 78 middle public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. Our rankings identify Alamo Heights J H as the top-rated middle school in San Antonio, followed by Bush Middle and Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory. 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 78 middle public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in San Antonio. Learn about our methodology.
Alamo Heights ISD
1,101 students · 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 13% in Texas
North East ISD
914 students · 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 20% in Texas
Idea Public Schools
268 students · 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–9th
Top 21% in Texas · charter
Southwest ISD
789 students · 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 27% in Texas
North East ISD
1,158 students · 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 32% in Texas
San Antonio ISD
443 students · 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 33% in Texas
Jubilee Academies
78 students · 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 30% in Texas · charter
Southwest ISD
762 students · 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 33% in Texas
North East ISD
562 students · 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 35% in Texas
North East ISD
1,327 students · 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 35% in Texas
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Alamo Heights J H is the top-rated middle school in San Antonio with a composite score of 8.0/10. 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 88 middle schools, including 14 charter schools. 80 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
Among 78 San Antonio middle public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.2/10.
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 14 charter middle 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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