For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,333 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78224, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Roy Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8340 Interstate 35 Access Rd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
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 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
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 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
South San Antonio High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7535 Barlite Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
8634 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7474
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7474
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7000
Gr: 9 | 1 student
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%
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 76% (majority Hispanic).
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