For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,709 students in 78516, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78516, TX are Idea College Preparatory Alamo and Psja Memorial Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78516 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78516, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78516 have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Psja Memorial Early College High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78516, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Grades: 6-12
| 763 students
Rank: #22.
Psja Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Alamo Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2420
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,946 students
78516, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78516, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78516, TX include Idea College Preparatory Alamo and Psja Memorial Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78516?
2 public high schools are located in 78516.
What is the racial composition of students in 78516?
78516 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.