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Best 78212 Texas Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,468 students in 78212, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,664 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 78212, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78212, TX are Great Hearts Monte Vista, Great Hearts Monte Vista North and Mark Twain Dual Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78212 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78212, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78212, TX Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Monte Vista
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
211 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 888-9485
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Monte Vista North
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
319 Mulberry Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 888-9485
Gr: 6-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2411 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9745
Gr: PK-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Agnes Cotton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1616 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9780
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Travis Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1915 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9830
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Advanced Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 W Euclid
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9763
Gr: PK-12 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 W Josephine St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9795
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Rogers Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Mcilvaine
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9825
Gr: PK-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Santa Monica St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Positive Solutions Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 N Flores St Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 299-1025
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Gonzales Early Childhood Campus
518 E Magnolia Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 438-6830
Gr: PK | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Imelda Davis Early College High School
Charter School
1819 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 519-3900
Gr: 9-10 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
4601 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 638-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Saisd - Pk 4 Sa
514 Quincy St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 554-2410
Gr: PK | 107 students Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78212 Texas

78212, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Austin Academy (Closed 2023)
621 W Euclid Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 226-5441
Gr: 1-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Bryan Texas Campus High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
623 Mary Lk Dr
San Antonio, TX 78212
(979) 822-9988
Gr: 7-10 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Gonzales Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
518 East Magnolia Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 734-2393
Gr: 1-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Monticello (Closed 2018)
4205 San Pedro Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-0020
Gr: K-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
San Antonio School For Inquiry & Creativity (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4616 San Pedro Ave Ste 200
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-0020
Gr: 5-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Twain Middle School (Closed 2023)
2411 San Pedro Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9745
Gr: 8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Wm B Travis Elementary School (Closed 2009)
1915 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-1911
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 78212, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78212, TX include Great Hearts Monte Vista, Great Hearts Monte Vista North and Mark Twain Dual Language Academy.
How many public schools are located in 78212?
14 public schools are located in 78212.
What percentage of students in 78212 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 78212 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78212?
78212 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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