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Best Schools in San Antonio, Texas

616 schools · 353 Elementary · 86 Middle · 116 High · 61 Other

Public: 543
Private: 73
Districts: 44
Avg Rating: 5.4/10
Estimated Scores: 4%
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Use this page to compare every school in San Antonio by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Sst Sugarland

9.3/10

Elementary · School of Science and Technology Discovery. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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International School of America

9.3/10

High · North East ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Sst the Woodlands

9.1/10

Elementary · School of Science and Technology. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in San Antonio for 2026 are Sst Sugarland (9.3/10), International School of America (9.3/10), and Sst the Woodlands (9.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. 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 with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

616

543 public · 73 private

Avg Score

5.4

out of 10

Median Home

$263,641

home value · ACS

Districts

44

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Sst Advancement

Rates 9.1/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.5 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 schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Sst the Woodlands

STAAR proficiency rose +23.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Antonio schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in San Antonio

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 616). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Sst Sugarland 9.3 / 10
2 International School of America 9.3 / 10
3 Sst the Woodlands 9.1 / 10
4 Sst Advancement 9.1 / 10
5 Stone Oak EL 8.9 / 10
6 Hardy Oak EL 8.9 / 10
7 Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy 8.8 / 10
8 Wilderness Oak EL 8.8 / 10
9 Vineyard Ranch EL 8.8 / 10
10 Mark Twain Dual Language Academy 8.8 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.4/10

22% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$72,260

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$263,641

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
32%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
25 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
55%

Of occupied housing units

How San Antonio compares

Texas rank

#549 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$72k

97% of Texas median

Schools in this city

569

Education Snapshot

San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio spans 616 schools across 44 districts, enrolling roughly 354,126 students — one of the largest urban school markets in Texas. The composite average rating of 5.4/10 across 569 scored schools sits nearly a full point below the Texas state average of 6.3/10, flagging a meaningful performance gap relative to peer cities. The level mix skews heavily toward elementary — 353 schools at that stage versus 116 high schools — reflecting a young, growing population. With 156 charter schools, roughly one in four campuses operates outside the traditional district structure, giving families more choices but also making cross-school comparisons more complex. Economic context shapes the landscape: median household income of $68,552 runs 14% below the Texas state median of $79,932, and 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Parents searching here will find wide variance in outcomes across this 44-district geography.

About Schools in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio's public school landscape is one of the largest in Texas, with 516 ranked schools spanning dozens of independent districts across Bexar County and surrounding communities. The city's educational options run a wide spectrum — the average school scores 5.2 out of 10, but 71 schools, roughly 14% of the total, clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold. That gap between the average and the top tier is the defining challenge parents face here: strong schools exist, but they require deliberate research to find.

At the top of the performance range, Alamo Heights H S leads the city with a 9.3 out of 10, anchoring the small, affluent Alamo Heights ISD that sits as an enclave within San Antonio proper. KIPP SOMOS Collegiate (9.0) offers a high-performing charter option, demonstrating that strong academics aren't limited to wealthy zip codes. International School of America (8.9) and CAST MED H S (8.7) round out the high school tier, with the latter focusing on health sciences and representing San Antonio's growing network of career-focused magnet programs. Castle Hills Elementary (8.6) stands out as the city's top-rated elementary school, pointing parents toward the Castle Hills area for strong foundational options.

San Antonio is served by multiple independent districts — including NISD, NEISD, SAISD, NSISD, and Northside ISD, among others — each with its own performance profile. Northside ISD and Northeast ISD tend to produce more consistent scores across their campuses, while San Antonio ISD, which covers much of the urban core, shows wider variation. The city's charter sector adds meaningful competition, with KIPP's presence being the clearest example of charter schools matching or exceeding the top traditional public options.

For parents, the practical takeaway is to search by district boundary rather than by city. With 516 schools averaging 5.2 out of 10, neighborhood assignment is far from a guarantee of a 7-plus outcome — only 1 in 7 schools crosses that bar. Comparing individual school scores against city and state averages, then layering in magnet and charter eligibility, gives the clearest picture of what's actually available to your family.

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Elementary Schools

353 schools
# School Rating
1
Sst Sugarland
701 students · Pre-K–7th 		9.3
2
Sst the Woodlands
475 students · Pre-K–8th 		9.1
3
Sst Advancement
630 students · Pre-K–8th 		9.1
4
Stone Oak EL
797 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.9
5
Hardy Oak EL
636 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.9
6
Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy
500 students · Kindergarten–8th 		8.8
7
Wilderness Oak EL
602 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.8
8
Vineyard Ranch EL
779 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.8
9
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
672 students · Pre-K–8th 		8.8
10
Olmos EL
501 students · Kindergarten–5th 		8.7
Show all 353 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.

Oak Meadow EL Woodridge EL Castle Hills EL Blattman EL Sst Northwest Irving Dual Language Academy Ft Sam Houston EL Wortham Oaks EL Aue EL Fields EL Crestview EL Redland Oaks EL Encino Park EL Roan Forest EL Canyon Ridge EL Sst Hill Country Cambridge EL Hidden Forest EL Raba EL Wernli EL Tomlinson EL Highland Park EL Idea Judson Academy Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus Mora EL Sst Spring Somerset Academy Oaks Robert B Green EL Kriewald Road School of the Arts Oak Crest EL Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls Cibolo Green Fox Run EL Mcandrew EL Kallison EL Idea Mays Academy Las Lomas EL Braun Station EL Agnes Cotton Academy Heritage EL Idea Ingram Hills Academy Sst Alamo Great Hearts Monte Vista Luckey Ranch EL Northwood EL Huebner EL Bulverde Creek Steubing EL Gates EL Young Women's Leadership Academy Pri at Page Sun Valley EL Potranco EL Tuscany Heights Sky Harbour EL Ridgeview EL Southwest EL Southwest Prep Northwest EL Idea Carver Academy Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus Salado EL Steele Montessori EL Idea Ewing Halsell Academy Jubilee Leadership Academy Steubing Ranch EL Krueger EL Cole EL Leon Springs EL Big Country EL Lackland EL George E Kelly EL Jubilee Living Way Longs Creek EL Idea Eastside Academy Kipp Somos Pri Woodstone EL Idea Brackenridge Academy Idea Najim Academy Kipp Un Mundo Pri Prelude Preparatory Charter School Camelot EL Wetmore EL Mission Academy Jubilee Westwood Basis San Antonio Pri - Northeast Campus Carson EL W M Pearce Pri Promesa Academy Charter School Winston Int of Excellence Oak Grove EL Walzem EL Somerset Academy Lone Star Sst Discovery Howard EL Coker EL East Terrell Hills EL Royal Ridge EL Wilshire EL Franklin EL Legacy Traditional School - Alamo Ranch Kipp Esperanza Pri The Gathering Place Ellison EL Schenck EL Elm Creek EL Harmony School of Innovation - San Antonio Valley Hi EL Scobee EL Burke EL Nichols EL Langley EL Smith EL Carroll Early Childhood Campus Compass Rose Legacy EL Carvajal EL Freedom EL Jackson-keller EL Ward EL Spicewood Park EL Medio Creek EL Stahl EL Timberwilde EL Fisher EL Northeast EL Campus Scarborough EL Henderson EL Reed EL Lamar EL Wilson EL Montgomery EL Indian Creek EL Basis San Antonio Pri - Jack Lewis JR Campus Wright EL Harmony Hills EL Locke Hill EL Thornton EL Baskin EL Cameron EL Rolling Meadows EL Windcrest EL Fernandez EL Royal Academy of Excellence Myers EL Mireles EL Bonham Academy Neal EL Idea Monterrey Park Academy Idea Hidden Meadow Academy Regency Place EL Forester EL Julian C Gallardo EL Idea South Flores Academy Gardendale Pre-k 4 Sa Early Learning Ed Franz EL Dellview EL EL Dorado EL Beacon Hill Academy Sarah S King EL Washington EL Thousand Oaks EL Brauchle EL Lewis EL Hidden Cove Steam Academy Essence Preparatory Charter School Alonso S Perales EL H W Schulze EL Spring Meadows EL Galm EL Elrod EL May EL Charles C Ball EL Woodlawn Academy Roy Cisneros EL Mary Lou Hartman Clear Spring EL Ott EL Hoffmann EL Lieck EL Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy Wanke EL Dorie Miller EL Maverick EL Sst Schertz Leon Valley EL Bob Hope EL Colonial Hills EL Westwood Terrace EL Carnahan EL Franklin EL Madison EL Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy Riverside Park EL Five Palms EL Loma Park EL Gillette EL Powell EL Harmony School of Excellence - San Antonio Collier EL Vestal EL Northern Hills EL Northwest Crossing EL De Zavala EL Hutchins EL Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center Esparza EL Allen EL Meadow Village EL Behlau EL Highland Forest EL V M Adams EL Boone EL Fenwick Academy Roy Benavidez EL Lighthouse EL Serna EL Colonies North EL Glenoaks EL Murnin EL Arnold EL Hillcrest EL L B Johnson EL Muriel Forbes EL Glenn EL Howsman EL Herff EL Roosevelt Dual Language Academy Stonewall/flanders EL Hull EL Linton EL Michael EL Park Village EL Evers EL Villarreal EL David Crockett Academy Foster EL Pershing EL Idea Burke Academy Stafford EL Visual and Performing Arts Adams Hill EL Driggers EL Bowden Academy Collins Garden EL Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy David Barkley/francisco Ruiz EL Price EL Larkspur EL Passmore EL Knowlton EL M L King Academy Rodriguez Montessori EL Neil Armstrong EL Mead EL Palo Alto EL William Paschall EL Boldt EL Highland Hills EL Hopkins EL Oak Hills Terrace EL Cody EL Eloise Japhet Academy Frank Madla EL Bellaire EL E H Gilbert EL Cable EL Rhodes EL Hatchett EL Charles Graebner EL Margil EL Jubilee Highland Hills Woodlake EL Candlewood EL H B Gonzalez EL Carlos Coon EL Rogers Academy Miguel Carrillo JR EL Harmony EL Mcdermott EL Briscoe EL Glass EL Martin EL Douglass EL J T Brackenridge EL Woodlawn Hills EL Sinclair EL Stafford EL Huppertz EL Legacy Traditional - Basse Pri Hirsch EL Bexar County Academy Compass Rose Dream Pecan Valley EL Roosevelt EL Ogden EL Storm EL Alternative EL Alternative EL Jt Brackenridge Daep Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children Private The Montessori School of San Antonio Private Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School Private St Peter Prince of the Apostles School Private Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs Private St Paul's Episcopal Montessori School Private Concordia Lutheran School Private Torah Academy of San Antonio Private Vineyard Christian School Private St Lukes Episcopal School Private Little Lions Learning Academy Private Discovery School of San Antonio, Inc Private St Pauls Episcopal Montessori School Private St George Episcopal School Private Northwest Hills Christian School Private St Pius X Catholic School Private Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Private St Gregory the Great Catholic School Private Mount Sacred Heart School Private Holy Name Catholic School Private The Circle School Private San Antonio Country Day Montessori School Private St John Berchmans School Private St John Bosco School Private Holy Spirit Catholic School Private St Matthew Catholic School Private St James the Apostle School Private St Luke Catholic School Private University United Methodist Day School Private Suburban School Private Leaf Spring School at Sonterra Private Kids R Kids No. 57 Liberty Field Private Primrose School of Alamo Ranch Private Coker Early Learning Center Private Montessori School International Private Pinnacle Montessori Academy of Alamo Ranch Private The Acorn - a School for Young Children Private The Lilypad Garden School Private Train-up a Child Learning Center / Nursery Private United Kidz Academy San Antonio Private Oak Island Academy Private Immersion Montessori Academy Private Montessori Children's House Private Fusion Academy Private Colonial Hills United Methodist School Private Mac Arthur Park Lutheran School Private St Davids Episcopal School Private

Middle Schools

86 schools
# School Rating
1
Alamo Heights J H
1,101 students · 6th–8th 		8.2
2
Idea Burke College Preparatory
478 students · 6th–10th 		8.1
3
Basis San Antonio - Northeast Campus
138 students · 5th–8th 		7.9
4
Lopez Middle
1,327 students · 6th–8th 		7.9
5
Bush Middle
914 students · 6th–8th 		7.8
6
Garcia Middle
1,387 students · 6th–8th 		7.7
7
Losoya Middle
617 students · 6th–8th 		7.7
8
Greg a Garcia Early College Int
120 students · 6th–8th 		7.6
9
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
919 students · 6th–8th 		7.6
10
Tejeda Middle
1,038 students · 6th–8th 		7.6
Show all 86 middle schools in San Antonio
Straus Middle Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory Hill Middle San Antonio Preparatory White Middle Bradley Middle Alter Middle Jubilee School of Innovation and Arts Ronald E Mcnair Middle Alternative Middle Bernal Middle Nimitz Middle Rawlinson Middle Briscoe Middle Kipp Aspire Academy Hot Wells Middle Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis JR Campus Hobby Middle Krueger Middle Folks Middle Jackson Middle Stinson Middle Edgar Allan Poe Stem Dual Language Middle Connally Middle Jefferson Middle Francis R Scobee Middle Stevenson Middle Julius L Matthey Middle Kipp Camino Academy Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle Woodlake Hills Middle Davis Middle Gus Garcia Middle A Leal JR Middle Kingsborough Middle Terrell Wells Middle Driscoll Middle Harris Middle Dwight Middle Jones Middle Rudder Middle Robert C Zamora Middle Harlandale Middle Luna Middle Garner Middle Ross Middle Zachry Middle Whittier Middle Rayburn Middle Wood Middle Vale Middle East Central Heritage Middle Eisenhower Middle Jordan Middle Pease Middle Longfellow Middle Kirby Middle Alan B Shepard Middle Judith a Resnik Middle Harris Middle Rogers Middle Brentwood Middle Henry Metzger Middle Neff Middle E T Wrenn Middle Legacy Middle Lowell Middle Rhodes Middle Tafolla Middle Lighthouse Middle Alternative Center Hac Daep Middle Tejeda Junior Academy Second Chance Academy Christus Santa Rosa Bexar Co J J a E P

High Schools

116 schools
# School Rating
1
International School of America
496 students · 9th–12th 		9.3
2
Young Women's Leadership Academy
521 students · 6th–12th 		8.6
3
Great Hearts Monte Vista North
423 students · 6th–12th 		8.5
4
Health Careers H S
921 students · 9th–12th 		8.5
5
Alamo Heights H S
1,537 students · 9th–12th 		8.3
6
Robert G Cole Middle/high School
788 students · 6th–12th 		8.2
7
Sst Sa College Prep H S
547 students · 7th–12th 		8.1
8
Reagan H S
3,409 students · 9th–12th 		7.9
9
Idea Carver College Preparatory
642 students · 6th–12th 		7.7
10
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
1,038 students · 6th–12th 		7.7
Show all 116 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.

Virginia Allred Stacey Jr/sr H S Travis Early College H S Harlan H S Cast Med H S Cast Stem H S Brandeis H S Johnson H S Southwest Preparatory School-northwest Kipp Somos Collegiate St Philip's College Early College H S With Saisd Idea Judson College Preparatory Clark H S Frank L Madla Early College H S Taft H S Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory Cast Tech H S Brennan H S Laurel Ridge Harmony Science Acad (san Antonio) Warren H S Idea Walzem College Preparatory Idea Monterrey Park College Preparatory Idea Mays College Preparatory Northeast Campus Harlandale ISD Stem Echs-alamo Colleges at Pac Cooper Academy at Navarro Churchill H S Madison H S Kipp University Prep H S Steam at the Fine Arts Academy Fox Technical H S Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory Idea Najim College Preparatory Macarthur H S Academy of Creative Ed Jefferson H S Healy-murphy Estrada Achievement Ctr Idea South Flores College Preparatory Hac Daep H S Veterans Memorial H S Southwest Legacy H S Henry Ford Academy Alameda School for Art + Design Frank M Tejeda Academy Alter H S Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi Burleson Center Karen Wagner H S Legacy of Educational Excellence H S Holmes H S Marshall H S Brackenridge H S Juvenile Detent Ctr South San Antonio H S - West Campus Roosevelt H S Southwest H S Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle Memorial H S Young Men's Leadership Academy Positive Solutions Charter Idea Eastside College Preparatory Mccollum H S Chavez Excel Academy Pieper H S East Central Cast Lead H S Por Vida Academy Charter H S Legacy Traditional- Basse Secondary Burbank H S Edison H S South San Antonio H S Compass Rose Legacy Stevens H S Texans Can Academy - San Antonio Judson Learning Acad Harlandale H S Lanier H S Southside H S John F Kennedy H S Jay H S Highlands H S Houston H S East Central H S Alternative H S Bexar County Lrn Ctr Nisd Bexar County Jja Lighthouse High Learn4life Rise Inspire Academy Bexar Co J J a E P Restorative and Transition Center Bexar Co J J a E P North East J J a E P Homebased Comp Ed Sotomayor H S Jja Alternative School Southside Alter Ctr Lutheran High School of San Antonio Private Tmi Episcopal Private St Anthony Catholic High School Private Providence Catholic School Private Healy-murphy Center Private Incarnate Word High School Private Central Catholic High School -san Antonio Private St Gerard Catholic School Private Blessed Hope Academy Private

Other Schools

61 schools
# School Rating
1
Holmgreen Center
55 students · Pre-K–12th 		7.9
2
Advanced Learning Academy
1,071 students · Pre-K–12th 		6.9
3
Sst Champions
1,493 students · Pre-K–11th 		6.3
4
Sst Corpus Christi
2,455 students · Pre-K–12th 		6.2
5
Idea Ingram Hills College Preparatory
502 students · 6th–11th 		5.9
6
Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus
186 students · Pre-K–12th 		5.8
7
Jubilee - Lake View University Prep
566 students · Pre-K–12th 		5.7
8
Great Hearts Northern Oaks
1,466 students · Kindergarten–12th 		5.7
9
Reddix Center
279 students · 1st–12th 		5.6
10
Great Hearts Forest Heights
1,230 students · Kindergarten–10th 		5.4
Show all 61 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.

Great Hearts Western Hills Anne Frank Inspire Academy Jubilee Harlingen Great Hearts Online - Tx Cardenas Center Knox Early Childhood Campus George Gervin Academy Stafford Center Pre-k Academy at West Avenue Jubilee Brownsville Compass Rose Ingenuity Nelson Early Childhood Campus Ut - University Charter School at High Point Tynan Early Childhood Campus Jubilee San Antonio Somerset Academy Brooks Pre-k 4 San Antonio Seguin Campus Jubilee Kingsville Healy Murphy PK Saisd - PK 4 Sa Gonzales Early Childhood Campus Pre/k for Sa - East Central ISD Nisd Pksa Jubilee Wells Branch Somerset Academy Collegiate Imelda Davis Early College H S Bexar Co J J a E P Bexar Co J J a E P Bexar Co J J a E P Neisd - Pk4sa Daep at Holmgreen Bexar Co J J a E P Bexar Co J J a E P Keystone School Private The Winston School San Antonio Private Gateway Christian School Private Trinity Christian Academy Private Town East Christian School Private St Mary's Hall Private The Atonement Catholic Academy Private Leon Valley Christian Academy Private New Life Christian Academy Hybrid Private Scenic Hills Christian Academy Private The Christian School at Castle Hills Private Pinnacle Montessori Private Cornerstone Christian Schools Private Cornerstone Christian Schools Private Nobis Pacem Private Achievers Center for Education Private One School Global Private

Schools in San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas · 616 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 61 ZIP codes

Median Income

$72,260

Median Home Value

$263,641

Median Rent

$1,364/mo

Population

1,910,039

College Educated

32%

Homeownership

55%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

16.0%

Community Profile

San Antonio has a median household income of $72,260. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $263,641, with a median rent of $1,364/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.0%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Texas
Elementary
353
Middle
86
High
116
Other
61

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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

ELEANOR KOLITZ HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY

1 school · 500 students

BASIS TEXAS

14 schools · 6,266 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

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

Nearby Cities

Weslaco (2 schools)
2 mi
Windcrest (4 schools)
9 mi
Lewisville (5 schools)
12 mi
Converse (13 schools)
12 mi
Live Oak (2 schools)
13 mi
Adkins (1 school)
13 mi
Universal City (8 schools)
14 mi
Helotes (8 schools)
14 mi
Houston (1 school)
14 mi
Selma (2 schools)
15 mi
Somerset (7 schools)
17 mi
St. Hedwig (1 school)
16 mi
Schertz (10 schools)
17 mi
Cibolo (7 schools)
18 mi
Fair Oaks Ranch (2 schools)
22 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

Top metros statewide by school count.

Dallas 480 schools Austin 339 schools Fort Worth 288 schools EL Paso 239 schools Arlington 115 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in San Antonio, Texas

How many schools are in San Antonio, Texas?

San Antonio has 616 schools, including 543 public and 73 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 schools in San Antonio is 5.4 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 Sst Sugarland with a composite score of 9.3/10.

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

The top-ranked elementary school in San Antonio on MySchoolScout is Sst Sugarland with a composite score of 9.3/10.

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 8.2/10.

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

The top-ranked high school in San Antonio on MySchoolScout is International School of America with a composite score of 9.3/10.

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, Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy, Basis Texas, 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, 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.

What is the education level in San Antonio, Texas?

According to Census data, 32% of adults in San Antonio have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in San Antonio, Texas?

The median household income in San Antonio is approximately $72,260 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in San Antonio, Texas?

Yes, San Antonio has 73 private schools alongside 543 public schools. The top-rated private school is Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children with a score of 8.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in San Antonio, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in San Antonio is 14.3:1. 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 departments. Each school receives 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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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.