Best 78247 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,979 students in 78247, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 548 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 78247, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78247, TX are Redland Oaks Elementary School, Great Hearts Northern Oaks and Steubing Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78247 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78247, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78247, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redland Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16650 Redland Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 407-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Northern Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 888-9483
Gr: K-12 | 1,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Steubing Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 Knoll Creek
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 407-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Fox Run Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6111 Fox Creek
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 407-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Wetmore Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3250 Thousand Oaks
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 407-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Longs Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15806 O'connor
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 407-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Driscoll Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17150 Jones Maltsberger Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 356-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 Knoll Creek
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 356-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Stahl Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5222 Stahl Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 407-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5005 Stahl Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 356-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,616 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78247, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78247, TX include Redland Oaks Elementary School, Great Hearts Northern Oaks and Steubing Ranch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78247?
10 public schools are located in 78247.
What percentage of students in 78247 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 78247 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78247?
78247 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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