For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 284 students in 78208, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78208, TX are Jja and Pershing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78208 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78208, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78208, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jja
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Hackberry St
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0768
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0768
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students
Rank: #22.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Sandmeyer St
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 738-9820
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 738-9820
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
78208, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bexar Co J J A E P (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8500
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8500
Gr: 7-10 | 2 students
Bexar Co J J A E P (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
11914 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0764
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0764
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Bexar County Juvenile Justice Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8500
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8500
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Bexar County Juvenile Justice Academy (Bcjja) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8524
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8524
Gr: 9 | 1 student
1114 Willow
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 255-8265
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 255-8265
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 357-5000
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 357-5000
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78208, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78208, TX include Jja and Pershing Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78208?
2 public elementary schools are located in 78208.
What is the racial composition of students in 78208?
78208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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