For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 659 students in 78242, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 78242, TX is Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 78242 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78242, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78242, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
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 high schools in 78242, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78242, TX include Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in 78242?
1 public high schools are located in 78242.
What is the racial composition of students in 78242?
78242 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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