For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,392 students in 78224, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78224, TX are Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory, Idea Ewing Halsell Academy and Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78224 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78224, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78224, TX Public Charter 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.
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%
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 charter schools in 78224, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78224, TX include Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory, Idea Ewing Halsell Academy and Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School.
How many public charter schools are located in 78224?
3 public charter schools are located in 78224.
What is the racial composition of students in 78224?
78224 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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