For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,375 students in 78202, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78202, TX are Idea Carver College Preparatory, Young Men's Leadership Academy and Bowden Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78202 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78202, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78202, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Carver College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Robinson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
Gr: 6-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Young Men's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Gabriel St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 354-9652
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 354-9652
Gr: 5-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Bowden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Willow St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9770
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9770
Gr: PK-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
78202, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dorothy C Pickett Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1931 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 212-4684
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 212-4684
Gr: 7-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Healy Murphy Daep Discretionary Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
618 Live Oak
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
Gr: 9 | 1 student
925 Gulf St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 226-5453
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 226-5453
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
415 Gabriel St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9750
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9750
Gr: 7-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 78202, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 78202, TX include Idea Carver College Preparatory, Young Men's Leadership Academy and Bowden Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 78202?
3 public middle schools are located in 78202.
What is the racial composition of students in 78202?
78202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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