For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,478 students in 78237, TX (there are , serving 246 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 78237, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78237, TX are Idea Monterrey Park College Preparatory, Idea Monterrey Park Academy and Alonso S Perales Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78237 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78237, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78237, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Monterrey Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Sw 39th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 239-4200
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 239-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Idea Monterrey Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Sw 39th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 239-4200
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 239-4200
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Alonso S Perales Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1507 Ceralvo St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4260
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Un Mundo Primary
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4343 W Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 824-1905
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 824-1905
Gr: K-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Roy Cisneros Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3011 Ruiz
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4170
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4170
Gr: K-7 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Las Palmas
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4210
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4210
Gr: K-7 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3823 Fortuna Ct
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4180
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4180
Gr: 3-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #88.
Kipp Camino Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4343 W Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 829-4200
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 829-4200
Gr: 5-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 Sw 36th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4250
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4250
Gr: 4-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
H B Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2803 Castroville Rd
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4230
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Steam At The Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4200
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Gardendale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1731 Dahlgreen St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-8150
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-8150
Gr: 3-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Center
Alternative School
607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4200
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4200
Gr: 6-10 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Burleson Center
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
534 Cordelia
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4061
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4061
Gr: 12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: n/an/a
Gardendale Pre-k 4 Sa Early Learning
Charter School
1731 Dahlgreen Ave
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4190
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4190
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
3823 Fortuna
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4180
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4180
Gr: K-2 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
611 Sw 36th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4150
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4150
Gr: PK | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Stafford El Visual And Performing Arts
Charter School
415 Sw 36th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4250
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4250
Gr: K-3 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78237, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bexar County J J A E P High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5358 W Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 281-0764
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 281-0764
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
4415 Monterey St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-7725
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Competency Based High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
563 Sw 40th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-8200
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 97%
5622 West Durango Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-7875
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-7875
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
627 S Acme Rd
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4140
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
900 S San Eduardo Ave
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-7900
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Minority enrollment: 99%
115 Las Palmas Dr
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4210
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4210
Gr: 5 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78237, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78237, TX include Idea Monterrey Park College Preparatory, Idea Monterrey Park Academy and Alonso S Perales Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78237?
19 public schools are located in 78237.
What percentage of students in 78237 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 78237 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78237?
78237 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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