For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,484 students in 78237, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 306 private students). 95% 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78237, TX Public Schools (2026)
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 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
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-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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: 4-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
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 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
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: 5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
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 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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: 6-11 | 27 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 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
El Daep
Alternative School
607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-8230
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-8230
Gr: 3 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
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 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
3823 Fortuna
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4180
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4180
Gr: K-3 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
611 Sw 36th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4150
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4150
Gr: PK | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78237, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kipp Un Mundo Primary (Closed)
Charter School
4343 W Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 824-1905
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 824-1905
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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?
18 public schools are located in 78237.
What percentage of students in 78237 go to public school?
95% 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
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