For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,223 students in 78023, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 305 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78023, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78023, TX are Beard Elementary School, Helotes Elementary School and Los Reyes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78023 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78023, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78023, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8725 Sonoma Pkwy
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-6600
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Helotes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13878 Riggs Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-3800
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Los Reyes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10785 Triana Pkwy
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 398-1200
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 398-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
O'connor High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12221 Leslie Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-4800
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,535 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Kuentz Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12303 Leslie Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-8050
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Great Hearts Invictus
Charter School
12018 Bandera Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 899-1118
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 899-1118
Gr: K-9 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78023, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78023, TX include Beard Elementary School, Helotes Elementary School and Los Reyes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78023?
6 public schools are located in 78023.
What percentage of students in 78023 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78023 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78023?
78023 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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