For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,573 students in 78220, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78220, TX are Gates Elementary School, Idea Najim College Preparatory and Idea Najim Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78220 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78220, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78220, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gates Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Morningview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7980
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7980
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea Najim College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
926 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 239-4900
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 239-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Idea Najim Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
926 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 413-5274
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 413-5274
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
M L King Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7935
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7935
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
735 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Davis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4702 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7920
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7920
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll Early Childhood Campus
Charter School
463 Holmgreen
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7965
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7965
Gr: PK-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Essence Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
4535 Lord Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 997-5617
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 997-5617
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
78220, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Plus Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1122 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-8389
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-8389
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Southwest Preparatory - Virtual P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
735 S W W White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 826-2193
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 826-2193
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 37%
545 S W W White Ave
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-3220
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-3220
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78220, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78220, TX include Gates Elementary School, Idea Najim College Preparatory and Idea Najim Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 78220?
8 public charter schools are located in 78220.
What is the racial composition of students in 78220?
78220 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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