For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,407 students in 78223, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78223, TX are Steele Montessori Elementary School and Charles C Ball Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78223 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78223, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78223, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steele Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 Sally Gay Dr
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6870
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6870
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Charles C Ball Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
343 Koehler Ct
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6845
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6845
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Royal Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
4018 S Presa St
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 531-0300
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 531-0300
Gr: K-9 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
78223, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Hot Wells Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6835
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 438-6835
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
12271 Donop Rd
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 633-3020
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 633-3020
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
New Frontiers Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4018 S Presa St
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 533-3655
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 533-3655
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Seidel Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
6711 S New Braunfels
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 532-8811
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 532-8811
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78223, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78223, TX include Steele Montessori Elementary School and Charles C Ball Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 78223?
3 public charter schools are located in 78223.
What is the racial composition of students in 78223?
78223 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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