For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 284 students in 78208, TX (there are , serving 183 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 78208, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78208, TX are Jja and Pershing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 78208 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78208, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78208, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jja
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Hackberry St
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0768
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0768
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Sandmeyer St
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 738-9820
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 738-9820
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
78208, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bexar Co J J A E P (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8500
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8500
Grades: 7-10
| 2 students
Bexar Co J J A E P (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
11914 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0764
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0764
Grades: 9-11
| 3 students
Bexar County Juvenile Justice Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8500
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8500
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Bexar County Juvenile Justice Academy (Bcjja) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8524
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8524
Grades: 9
| 1 students
1114 Willow
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 255-8265
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 255-8265
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 357-5000
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 357-5000
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78208, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78208, TX include Jja and Pershing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78208?
2 public schools are located in 78208.
What percentage of students in 78208 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 78208 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78208?
78208 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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