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#102 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 11% of private schools

Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs

Elementary School · San Antonio, TX

A private elementary school in San Antonio, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

975 MISSION SPRINGS, San Antonio, TX 78258

  • 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,168
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index75%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Enrollment90
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,229/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,133

Median home value

$446,700

Median rent

$1,720/mo

College educated

60.9%

Homeownership

58.1%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78258; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic36.7%
White22.2%
Two or More22.2%
Black11.1%
Asian6.7%
Pacific Islander1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hardy Oak ELEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–51.1 mi636Compare →
Tuscany HeightsEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–51.5 mi642Compare →
Canyon Ridge ELEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.6 mi492Compare →
Mh Specht ELEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.7 mi775Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs is listed in San Antonio, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs

Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs is a private elementary school in San Antonio, TX, serving approximately 90 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs

What grades does Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs serve?

Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs?

Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs?

The student-teacher ratio at Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs rank in TX?

Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs ranks #102 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs's MySchoolScout rating?

Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs a private school?

Yes, Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs a religious school?

Buckner Fanning School at Mission Springs has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
90
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
160 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bexar County
Area population (ZIP 78258)
51,672
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78258; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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