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#62 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 7% of private schools

Gateway Christian School

School · San Antonio, TX

A private school in San Antonio, TX serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

6623 FIVE PALMS DR, San Antonio, TX 78242

  • 5.6:1 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)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,400
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index58%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Enrollment55
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Gateway Christian School 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$48,979

Median home value

$128,500

Median rent

$1,230/mo

College educated

9.6%

Homeownership

52.8%

Poverty rate

24.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic58.2%
White25.5%
Black12.7%
Asian1.8%
Two or More1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Life Christian Academy HybridPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–122.5 mi56Compare →
Compass Rose IngenuityCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–93.4 mi736Compare →
Pre-k 4 San AntonioCharter · enrollment unverified3.6PK4.1 mi36Compare →
Stafford CenterEnrollment path unverified5.0PK4.6 mi260Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Gateway Christian School is listed in San Antonio, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Gateway Christian School

Gateway Christian School is a private school in San Antonio, TX, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gateway Christian School

What grades does Gateway Christian School serve?

Gateway Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Gateway Christian School?

Gateway Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Christian School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Gateway Christian School rank in TX?

Gateway Christian School ranks #62 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Gateway Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gateway Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Gateway Christian School a private school?

Yes, Gateway Christian School 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 Gateway Christian School a religious school?

Gateway Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
55
Gender Split
64% M / 36% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Area population (ZIP 78242)
35,976
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
29
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 78242; 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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