For the 2025 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 Academy, Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory 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 40% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2523 W Ansley Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 239-4850
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 239-4850
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2523 W Ansley Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 430-7595
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 430-7595
Grades: 6-12
| 573 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
78224, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Alternative School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7150
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
1450 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7100
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 1-4
| 34 students
8634 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7048
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7048
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1339 W Chavaneaux
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 233-5985
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 233-5985
Grades: 5-9
| 18 students
7811 Kindred St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Recovery Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8634 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 Academy, Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory 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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