For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 847 students in 78202, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 78202, TX are Washington Elementary School and Bowden Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78202 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78202, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78202, TX Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1823 Nolan St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9840
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9840
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
618 Live Oak
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 preschools in 78202, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78202, TX include Washington Elementary School and Bowden Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 78202?
3 public preschools are located in 78202.
What is the racial composition of students in 78202?
78202 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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