For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,187 students in 78242, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78242, TX are Frank Madla Elementary School, Five Palms Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78242 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78242, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78242, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank Madla Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Royalgate Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Five Palms Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7138 Five Palms Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Apple Valley Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
78242, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7111 Apple Valley
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Grades: 1-4
| 35 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
5622 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78242, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78242, TX include Frank Madla Elementary School, Five Palms Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78242?
3 public preschools are located in 78242.
What is the racial composition of students in 78242?
78242 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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