For the 2023-24 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,473 students in 78229, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 391 private students). 86% 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, Ut - University Charter School At High Point and Mead Elementary School. 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 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 78229, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78229, TX Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Health Careers High School
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 98%
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
| 908 students
Rank: #22.
Ut - University Charter School At High Point
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
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
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Mead Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 19%
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
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
Glenoaks Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
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
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Grades: PK-12
| 67 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: K-12
| 284 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
Daep At Holmgreen Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Grades: 9-11
| n/a 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
San Antonio Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
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, Ut - University Charter School At High Point and Mead Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78229, TX?
6 public schools are located in 78229, TX.
What percentage of students in 78229, TX go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 78229, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78229, TX?
78229, TX public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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