For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,316 students in 78242, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78242, TX are Idea Brackenridge Academy and Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78242 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78242, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 78242, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Brackenridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 639-3068
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 639-3068
Gr: K-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 239-4300
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 239-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
78242, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Exploratory Arts And Trilingual Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
7111 Apple Valley
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Gr: 1-4 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Shekinah Radiance Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5203 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-3030
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-3030
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
5622 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78242, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78242, TX include Idea Brackenridge Academy and Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in 78242?
2 public charter schools are located in 78242.
What is the racial composition of students in 78242?
78242 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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