For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,839 students in 78216, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78216, TX are Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Great Hearts Online - Tx and Eisenhower Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78216 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78216, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78216, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
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 | 1,038 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
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-9 | 817 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8231 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-3500
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Nimitz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5426 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-5300
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,014 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
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 middle schools in 78216, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78216, TX include Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Great Hearts Online - Tx and Eisenhower Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78216?
5 public middle schools are located in 78216.
What is the racial composition of students in 78216?
78216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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