For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,629 students in 78229, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 312 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 78229, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78229, TX are Health Careers High School, Holmgreen Center and Ut - University Charter School At High Point. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78229 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78229, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78229, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Health Careers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4646 Hamilton Wolfe
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #22.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Ut - University Charter School At High Point
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1603 Babcock Rd Ste 148
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 834-4127
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 834-4127
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3803 Mid Horizon Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-1750
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-1750
Grades: PK-5
| 859 students
Rank: #55.
Glenoaks Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5103 Newcome Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2300
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daep At Holmgreen
Alternative School
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Grades: 9-11
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reddix Center
Alternative School
4711 Sid Katz
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2401
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2401
Grades: 1-12
| 279 students
78229, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Com Guid Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2135 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 617-5440
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 617-5440
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Goals-villa Rosa (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5115 Medical Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 705-5650
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 705-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Habilitation Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4711 Sid Katz Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2414
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2414
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Medical Center Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4711 Sid Katz Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 615-2422
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 615-2422
Grades: 1-11
| 10 students
Mi Casa Day School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8530 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 561-7660
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 561-7660
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Northside Children Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8530 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 265-0610
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 265-0610
Grades: K-5
| 36 students
Off Campus P P C D (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4711 Sid Katz Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-8742
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-8742
Grades: PK
| n/a students
8308 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-7199
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-7199
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Southwest Mental Health (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8535 Tom Slick
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 616-0300
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 616-0300
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Sp Ed Night School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5488
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5488
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78229, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78229, TX include Health Careers High School, Holmgreen Center and Ut - University Charter School At High Point.
How many public schools are located in 78229?
7 public schools are located in 78229.
What percentage of students in 78229 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 78229 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78229?
78229 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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