For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 618 students in the neighborhood of Near East Side, San Antonio, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Near East Side is Walzem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near East Side, San Antonio, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near East Side, San Antonio, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walzem Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4618 Walzem Rd
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 407-8400
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 407-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near East Side, San Antonio, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near East Side, San Antonio, TX include Walzem Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near East Side, San Antonio?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near East Side, San Antonio.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near East Side, San Antonio?
the neighborhood of Near East Side, San Antonio public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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