Best Schools in San Antonio, Texas
623 schools in the directory · 351 Elementary · 88 Middle · 119 High · 65 Other
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Castle Hills EL
Elementary · North East ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Leon Springs EL
Elementary · Northside ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
Elementary · San Antonio ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public 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), among 494 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
623
543 public · 80 private
Avg Score
5.9
494 public schools · out of 10
Districts
44
serving the city
Schools
623
543 public · 80 private
Avg Score
5.9
494 public schools · out of 10
Districts
44
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among San Antonio public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +23.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Antonio public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in San Antonio
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 494 rated schools; 623 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Hills EL | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Leon Springs EL | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mark Twain Dual Language Academy | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Longs Creek EL | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Big Country EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Huebner EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Irving Dual Language Academy | 8.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Crestview EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Oak Meadow EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Cibolo Green | 8.6 / 10 |
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About Schools in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas is home to 623 schools, including 543 public schools and 80 private schools. The city's schools span 351 elementary schools, 88 middle schools, and 119 high schools.
The 494 public schools in this comparison average 5.9 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 Castle Hills EL with a composite score of 9.0/10.
San Antonio is served by 44 school districts. These districts collectively serve 500,354 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
351 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 448 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 438 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 3 | 672 students · Pre-K–8th | 9.0 |
| 4 | 572 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.9 |
| 5 | 524 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 6 | 560 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.8 |
| 7 | 584 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 8 | 594 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 9 | 400 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 10 | 415 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
Show all 351 elementary schools in San Antonio
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
88 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,101 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 914 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 268 students · 6th–9th | 7.6 |
| 4 | 789 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 5 | 78 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 6 | 1,158 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 7 | 443 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 8 | 762 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 9 | 562 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 10 | 1,327 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
Show all 88 middle schools in San Antonio
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
High Schools
119 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 788 students · 6th–12th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 197 students · 9th–12th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 630 students · 6th–12th | 8.1 |
| 4 | 392 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 5 | 506 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 |
| 6 | 749 students · 6th–12th | 7.6 |
| 7 | 921 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 8 | 179 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 9 | 547 students · 7th–12th | 7.4 |
| 10 | 1,038 students · 6th–12th | 7.4 |
Show all 119 high schools in San Antonio
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
65 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 502 students · 6th–11th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 1,071 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 1,493 students · Pre-K–11th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 421 students · Pre-K–9th | 7.0 |
| 5 | 55 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.0 |
| 6 | 238 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.7 |
| 7 | 147 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.7 |
| 8 | 2,455 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.6 |
| 9 | 260 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.6 |
| 10 | 299 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.5 |
Show all 65 other schools in San Antonio
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas · 623 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 351
- Middle
- 88
- High
- 119
- Other
- 65
Resources
School Districts (44)
POR VIDA ACADEMY
2 schools · 205 students
GEORGE GERVIN ACADEMY
2 schools · 879 students
TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES
13 schools · 3,608 students
INSPIRE ACADEMIES
7 schools · 811 students
POSITIVE SOLUTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL
1 school · 81 students
NEW FRONTIERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
3 schools · 317 students
LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS - TEXAS
4 schools · 1,754 students
SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL
6 schools · 792 students
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
18 schools · 509 students
BEXAR COUNTY ACADEMY
1 school · 198 students
JUBILEE ACADEMIES
13 schools · 6,017 students
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
123 schools · 76,819 students
LIGHTHOUSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
3 schools · 382 students
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
6 schools · 5,053 students
KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
56 schools · 34,111 students
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SOUTH TEXAS
9 schools · 4,855 students
SOMERSET ACADEMIES OF TEXAS
4 schools · 2,817 students
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY
8 schools · 5,967 students
HENRY FORD ACADEMY ALAMEDA SCHOOL FOR ART + DESIGN
1 school · 75 students
GREAT HEARTS TEXAS
13 schools · 12,019 students
COMPASS ROSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
8 schools · 3,600 students
PROMESA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
1 school · 421 students
THE GATHERING PLACE
1 school · 618 students
SAN ANTONIO PREPARATORY SCHOOLS
1 school · 139 students
PRELUDE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
1 school · 138 students
ROYAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1 school · 345 students
ESSENCE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
1 school · 180 students
ELEANOR KOLITZ HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY
1 school · 500 students
BASIS TEXAS
14 schools · 6,266 students
ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD
6 schools · 4,698 students
COMAL ISD
38 schools · 29,263 students
EAST CENTRAL ISD
15 schools · 11,176 students
EDGEWOOD ISD
26 schools · 7,930 students
FT SAM HOUSTON ISD
2 schools · 1,611 students
HARLANDALE ISD
22 schools · 11,814 students
JUDSON ISD
33 schools · 23,848 students
LACKLAND ISD
2 schools · 1,035 students
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
8 schools · 8,700 students
NORTH EAST ISD
75 schools · 57,374 students
NORTHSIDE ISD
126 schools · 101,095 students
SAN ANTONIO ISD
98 schools · 44,670 students
SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD
15 schools · 7,429 students
SOUTHSIDE ISD
10 schools · 6,033 students
SOUTHWEST ISD
19 schools · 14,202 students
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Common questions about schools in San Antonio, Texas
How many schools are in San Antonio, Texas?
San Antonio has 623 schools, including 543 public and 80 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in San Antonio, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 494 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in San Antonio is 5.9 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 San Antonio, Texas?
The top-ranked school in San Antonio on MySchoolScout is Castle Hills EL with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in San Antonio, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in San Antonio on MySchoolScout is Castle Hills EL with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in San Antonio, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in San Antonio on MySchoolScout is Alamo Heights J H with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in San Antonio, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in San Antonio on MySchoolScout is Cast Stem H S with a composite score of 8.3/10.
How many school districts serve San Antonio, Texas?
San Antonio is served by 44 school districts: Por Vida Academy, George Gervin Academy, Texans Can Academies, Inspire Academies, Positive Solutions Charter School, New Frontiers Public Schools Inc, Legacy Traditional Schools - Texas, Southwest Preparatory School, University of Texas University Charter School, Bexar County Academy, Jubilee Academies, Idea Public Schools, Lighthouse Public Schools, School of Science and Technology, Kipp Texas Public Schools, Harmony Public Schools - South Texas, Somerset Academies of Texas, School of Science and Technology Discovery, Henry Ford Academy Alameda School for Art + Design, Great Hearts Texas, Compass Rose Public Schools, Promesa Academy Charter School, The Gathering Place, San Antonio Preparatory Schools, Prelude Preparatory Charter School, Royal Public Schools, Essence Preparatory Charter School, Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy, Basis Texas, Alamo Heights ISD, Comal ISD, East Central ISD, Edgewood ISD, Ft Sam Houston ISD, Harlandale ISD, Judson ISD, Lackland ISD, Medina Valley ISD, North East ISD, Northside ISD, San Antonio ISD, South San Antonio ISD, Southside ISD, Southwest ISD.
Are there private schools in San Antonio, Texas?
Yes, San Antonio has 80 private schools alongside 543 public schools. The top-rated private school is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School with a score of 9.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Antonio, Texas?
Among 494 public schools in San Antonio that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in San Antonio, 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.
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