For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,910 students in 78263, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78263, TX are Oak Crest Elementary School, East Central Heritage Middle School and Legacy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78263 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78263, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78263, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7806 New Sulphur Springs Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-9484
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-9484
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
East Central Heritage Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8004 New Sulphur Springs Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-4546
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-4546
Gr: 6-8 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Legacy Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5903 S E Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-3118
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-3118
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
3610 N Graytown Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative And Transition Center
Alternative School
5903 Se Loop 410 Bldg 17
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
78263, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Central Choice Progam (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 10th St
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
7806 New Sulphur Springs Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-9484
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-9484
Gr: 4-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Wilson County Boot Camp Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
Gr: 9-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78263, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78263, TX include Oak Crest Elementary School, East Central Heritage Middle School and Legacy Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78263?
5 public elementary schools are located in 78263.
What is the racial composition of students in 78263?
78263 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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