For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,960 students in 78242, TX (there are , serving 120 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 78242, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78242, TX are Idea Brackenridge Academy, Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and Frank Madla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 78242 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78242, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78242, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Brackenridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 639-3068
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 639-3068
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 239-4300
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 239-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Frank Madla Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Royalgate Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Five Palms Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7138 Five Palms Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Apple Valley Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5558 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Grades: 8
| 2 students
78242, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7111 Apple Valley
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Grades: 1-4
| 35 students
Shekinah Radiance Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5203 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-3030
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-3030
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
5622 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78242, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78242, TX include Idea Brackenridge Academy, Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and Frank Madla Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78242?
7 public schools are located in 78242.
What percentage of students in 78242 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 78242 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78242?
78242 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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