7.2public avg / 10

Best Schools in Helotes, Texas

8 schools in the directory · 7 Elementary · 1 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 6

Private: 2

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (6): 7.2/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Helotes are Beard EL (7.9/10), Helotes EL (7.8/10), and Kuentz EL (7.7/10), among 6 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

6 public · 2 private

Avg Score

7.2

6 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

6 public · 2 private

Avg Score

7.2

6 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Helotes EL

STAAR proficiency rose +16.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Helotes public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Helotes

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (6 rated schools; 8 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Beard EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	—	84th
2	Helotes EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	82th
3	Kuentz EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	80th
4	O'connor H S	7.3 / 10	High	—	70th
5	Los Reyes EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	—	50th
6	Great Hearts Invictus	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	35th

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About Schools in Helotes, Texas

Helotes, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 6 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.

The 6 public schools in this comparison average 7.2 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Beard EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.

Helotes is served by 2 school districts: GREAT HEARTS TEXAS, NORTHSIDE ISD. These districts collectively serve 113,114 students.

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Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Beard EL 559 students · Pre-K–5th	559	Pre-K–5th	7.9
2	Helotes EL 313 students · Pre-K–5th	313	Pre-K–5th	7.8
3	Kuentz EL 542 students · Pre-K–5th	542	Pre-K–5th	7.7
4	Los Reyes EL 464 students · Pre-K–5th	464	Pre-K–5th	6.5
5	Great Hearts Invictus 784 students · Kindergarten–8th	784	Kindergarten–8th	5.8
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Marvelously Made - the School for Young ChildrenPrivate 97 students · Pre-K–8th	97	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	Childrens Lighthouse HelotesPrivate 77 students · Pre-K–5th	77	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	O'connor H S 2,586 students · 9th–12th	2,586	9th–12th	7.3

Schools in Helotes

Helotes, Texas · 8 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 7
High: 1

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School Districts (2)

GREAT HEARTS TEXAS

13 schools · 12,019 students

NORTHSIDE ISD

126 schools · 101,095 students

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Common questions about schools in Helotes, Texas

How many schools are in Helotes, Texas?

Helotes has 8 schools, including 6 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Helotes, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 6 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Helotes is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Helotes, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Helotes on MySchoolScout is Beard EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Helotes, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Helotes on MySchoolScout is Beard EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best high school in Helotes, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Helotes on MySchoolScout is O'connor H S with a composite score of 7.3/10.

How many school districts serve Helotes, Texas?

Helotes is served by 2 school districts: Great Hearts Texas, Northside ISD.

Are there private schools in Helotes, Texas?

Yes, Helotes has 2 private schools alongside 6 public schools. The top-rated private school is Marvelously Made - the School for Young Children with a score of 5.5/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Helotes, Texas?

Among 6 public schools in Helotes that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Helotes, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.