Best 78238 Texas Public Charter Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,305 students in 78238, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78238, TX are Sst Discovery, Southwest Preparatory School-northwest and The Gathering Place. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78238 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78238, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78238, TX Public Charter Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sst Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5707 Bandera Rd
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 543-1111
Gr: PK-7 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Preparatory School-northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6535 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 432-2634
Gr: 6-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
The Gathering Place
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5818 Nw Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 942-4850
Gr: K-6 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6535 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 432-2634
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78238 Texas

78238, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5900 Evers Rd
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 678-2989
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students
5900 Evers Rd
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 397-8695
Gr: K-9
6632 Bandera Rd Portable 2
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 397-8500
Gr: PK | 40 students
5408 Daughtry
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 543-7218
Gr: PK-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4410 David Edwards Dr
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 957-1955
Gr: 5-6 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78238, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78238, TX include Sst Discovery, Southwest Preparatory School-northwest and The Gathering Place.
How many public charter schools are located in 78238?
4 public charter schools are located in 78238.
What is the racial composition of students in 78238?
78238 public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

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