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Best 78240 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,221 students in 78240, TX.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78240, TX are Somerset Academy Oaks, Great Hearts Forest Heights and Thornton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 78240 have an score of 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78240, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78240, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Somerset Academy Oaks

Charter School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
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6070 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 627-6013

Gr: K-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #22.

Great Hearts Forest Heights

Charter School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
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5538 Research Dr
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 892-3665

Gr: K-10 | 1,230 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #33.

Thornton Elementary School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
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6450 Pembroke
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-3950

Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #44.

Rudder Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
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6558 Horn Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-5000

Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #55.

Leon Valley Elementary School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
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7111 Huebner Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-4650

Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #66.

Rhodes Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 46%)
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5714 N Knoll
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-4000

Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #77.

Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
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5710 Cary Grant Dr
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-0550

Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #88.

Mcdermott Elementary School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
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5111 Usaa Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-5100

Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78240 Texas

78240, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Elementary Aep (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

7111 Huebner Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 706-7399

Gr: K-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%

Sunset High School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

8000 Lobo Ln
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 706-7198

Gr: 10-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78240, TX?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78240, TX include Somerset Academy Oaks, Great Hearts Forest Heights and Thornton Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 78240?

8 public elementary schools are located in 78240.

What is the racial composition of students in 78240?

78240 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).