For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,702 students in 78216, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78216, TX are Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus and Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78216 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78216, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78216, TX Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8519 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 319-5525
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 319-5525
Gr: K-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
318 E Ramsey Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 775-4125
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 775-4125
Gr: K-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Great Hearts Online - Tx
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 San Pedro Avenue Ste 500
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 469-3828
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 469-3828
Gr: K-10 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Somerset Academy Lone Star
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Burwood Ln
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 998-4452
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 998-4452
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Basis Leander Primary
Charter School
404 E Ramsey Ste 106
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 981-1071
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 981-1071
78216, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Gr: PK-3 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
5703 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Gr: 4-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Nehemiah Institute (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5703 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
School Of Excellence In Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
802 Oblate
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 431-9881
Gr: PK-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78216, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78216, TX include Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus and Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 78216?
7 public charter schools are located in 78216.
What is the racial composition of students in 78216?
78216 public charter schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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