For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 911 students in the neighborhood of Far West Side, Helotes, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Far West Side are Helotes Elementary School and Kuentz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Far West Side, Helotes, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, Helotes, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helotes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13878 Riggs Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-3800
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Kuentz Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12303 Leslie Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-8050
Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 397-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, Helotes, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, Helotes, TX include Helotes Elementary School and Kuentz Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Far West Side, Helotes?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Far West Side, Helotes.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Far West Side, Helotes?
the neighborhood of Far West Side, Helotes public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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