For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,400 students in 78209, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,187 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 78209, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78209, TX are Woodridge Elementary School, Alamo Heights J High School and Cambridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78209 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78209, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78209, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Woodridge
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-8021
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-8021
Grades: 1-5
| 873 students
Rank: #22.
Alamo Heights J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7607 N New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-3231
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-3231
Grades: 6-8
| 1,101 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Townsend Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 822-3611
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 822-3611
Grades: 1-5
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
519 Pike Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 407-5400
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 407-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Alamo Heights High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6900 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 820-8850
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 820-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #66.
Frank L Madla Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W Villaret Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 486-3686
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 486-3686
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Seguin Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 E Walnut St
San Antonio, TX 78209
(830) 549-5930
San Antonio, TX 78209
(830) 549-5930
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Rank: #88.
Garner Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4302 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 356-3800
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 356-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #99.
Northeast El Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
Rank: #1010.
Northeast Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Austin Hwy Bldg 2
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
7101 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 820-8850
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 820-8850
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
7800 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 832-5900
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 832-5900
Grades: PK-K
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
New H S 3
Charter School
901 Ne Loop 410 Ste 711
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 519-3900
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 519-3900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New H S 4
Charter School
901 Ne Loop 410 Ste 711
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 519-3900
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 519-3900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
78209, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lamar Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
201 Parland Pl
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 738-9800
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 738-9800
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78209, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78209, TX include Woodridge Elementary School, Alamo Heights J High School and Cambridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78209?
14 public schools are located in 78209.
What percentage of students in 78209 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 78209 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78209?
78209 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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