Top 10 Best 78216 Texas Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,530 students in 78216, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,178 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 78216, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 78216, TX are Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus and Basis San Antonio- Primary North Central Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78216 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 78216, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78216, TX Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
Math: 81% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Grades: 6-12
| 1,050 students
Rank: #22.
Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8519 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 319-5525
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 319-5525
Grades: K-5
| 774 students
Rank: #33.
Basis San Antonio- Primary North Central Campus
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
318 E Ramsey Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 775-4125
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 775-4125
Grades: K-5
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
Churchill High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12049 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-0000
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,617 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8223 N Mccullough Ave
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 407-6600
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 407-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8231 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-3500
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #77.
Harmony Hills Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10727 Memory Ln
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 407-3800
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 407-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #88.
Nimitz Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5426 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-5300
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,224 students
Rank: #99.
Dr Harmon W Kelley Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 Oblate Dr
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alter High School
Alternative School
103 W Rampart
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alter Middle School
Alternative School
103 W Rampart
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
78216, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dr David M Copeland Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Grades: PK-3
| 227 students
Dr James L Burch Intermediate School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5703 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Grades: 4-6
| 165 students
Nehemiah Institute (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5703 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School Of Excellence In Education (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
802 Oblate
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Grades: PK-12
| 624 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78216, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78216, TX are Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus and Basis San Antonio- Primary North Central Campus.
How many public schools are located in 78216, TX?
11 public schools are located in 78216, TX.
What percentage of students in 78216, TX go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 78216, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78216, TX?
78216, TX minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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