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Best 78242 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,897 students in 78242, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 116 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 78242, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78242, TX are Idea Brackenridge Academy, Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and Frank Madla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78242 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78242, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78242, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Brackenridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 639-3068
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 239-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Frank Madla Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 Royalgate Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Five Palms Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7138 Five Palms Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7111 Apple Valley Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5558 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78242, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78242?
6 public schools are located in 78242.
What percentage of students in 78242 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 78242 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78242?
78242 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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