For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,184 students in 78224, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78224, TX are Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory, Idea Ewing Halsell Academy and Roy Benavidez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78224 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78224, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78224, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2523 W Ansley Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 430-7595
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 430-7595
Gr: 6-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2523 W Ansley Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 239-4850
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 239-4850
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Roy Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8340 So Ih 35
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9550 S Zarzamora St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 519-3840
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 519-3840
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Hutchins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1919 W Hutchins Pl
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7200
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 Price Ave
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7225
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7225
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Robert C Zamora Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8638 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
South San Antonio High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Navajo
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,666 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
78224, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alternative School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1450 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7100
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7100
Global Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
8340 Interstate 35 Access Rd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7550
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7550
Gr: 1-4 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1339 W Chavaneaux
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 233-5985
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 233-5985
Gr: 5-9 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
7811 Kindred St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Life Skills Program For Student Parents Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1450 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7335
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7335
Gr: 10-12
So San Antonio Career Ed Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2615 Navajo
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7350
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7350
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78224, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78224, TX include Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory, Idea Ewing Halsell Academy and Roy Benavidez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78224?
8 public schools are located in 78224.
What is the racial composition of students in 78224?
78224 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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