For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,182 students in 78209, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,164 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 78209, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78209, TX are Alamo Heights High School, Woodridge Elementary School and Alamo Heights J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78209 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 78209, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78209, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alamo Heights High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6900 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 820-8850
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 820-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,650 students
Rank: #22.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Woodridge
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-8021
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-8021
Grades: 1-5
| 851 students
Rank: #33.
Alamo Heights J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7607 N New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-3231
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-3231
Grades: 6-8
| 1,099 students
Rank: #44.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
519 Pike Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 407-5400
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 407-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Townsend Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 822-3611
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 822-3611
Grades: 1-5
| 815 students
Rank: #66.
School Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 Ne Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 543-1111
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 543-1111
Grades: 6-12
| 450 students
Rank: #77.
Seguin Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Walnut
San Antonio, TX 78209
(830) 549-5930
San Antonio, TX 78209
(830) 549-5930
Grades: PK-10
| 246 students
Rank: #88.
Lamar Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Parland Pl
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 738-9800
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 738-9800
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #99.
Southwest Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #1010.
Garner Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4302 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 356-3800
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 356-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #1111.
New Directions
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Austin Hwy Bldg 2
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Grades: 6-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
7800 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 832-5900
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 832-5900
Grades: PK-K
| 409 students
78209, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bexar County J J A E P High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
7101 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 820-8850
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 820-8850
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78209, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78209, TX include Alamo Heights High School, Woodridge Elementary School and Alamo Heights J High School.
How many public schools are located in 78209, TX?
12 public schools are located in 78209, TX.
What percentage of students in 78209, TX go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 78209, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78209, TX?
78209, TX public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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