Best 78516 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,994 students in 78516, TX.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78516, TX are Idea College Preparatory Alamo, Augusto Guerra Elementary School and Idea Academy Alamo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 78516 have an score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78516, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78516, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Idea College Preparatory Alamo

Charter School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
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325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006

Gr: 6-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #22.

Augusto Guerra Elementary School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
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807 Fm495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2810

Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Rank: #33.

Idea Academy Alamo

Charter School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
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325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4005

Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #44.

Santos Livas Elementary School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
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733 N Alamo Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2840

Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #55.

Marcia R Garza

(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
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810 E El Gato
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780

Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #66.

John Mckeever Elementary School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
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1310 W Ridge
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680

Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #77.

Audie Murphy Middle School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
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924 W Sioux Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2530

Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #88.

Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
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1819 W Hwy 83
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2550

Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #99.

Zeferino Farias Elementary School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
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1100 W Acacia St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2760

Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78516 Texas

78516, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2012)

900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780

Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78516, TX?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78516, TX include Idea College Preparatory Alamo, Augusto Guerra Elementary School and Idea Academy Alamo.

How many public elementary schools are located in 78516?

9 public elementary schools are located in 78516.

What is the racial composition of students in 78516?

78516 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).