Best 78221 Texas Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,398 students in 78221, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78221, TX are H W Schulze Elementary School, Gillette Elementary School and Vestal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78221 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78221, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78221, TX Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H W Schulze Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9131 Yett Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Gillette Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Vestal Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 Cantrell Dr
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
142 E Amber Pl
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-2850
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
16180 S Us Hwy 281
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1600
Gr: PK-K | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78221 Texas

78221, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1460 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1600
Gr: 7-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
519 W Harding
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Jewel C Wietzel Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9131 Yett Bldg 4
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3280
Gr: 12 | 1 student
1610 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1602
Gr: 6-8
635 Rayburn Dr
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1460 Martinez Losoya Rd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 882-1600

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 78221, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78221, TX include H W Schulze Elementary School, Gillette Elementary School and Vestal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78221?
5 public preschools are located in 78221.
What is the racial composition of students in 78221?
78221 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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