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Best East Side Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 14,108 students in the neighborhood of East Side, San Antonio, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in East Side are Young Women's Leadership Academy Primary, Jja and St. Philip's College Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, San Antonio, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Side, San Antonio, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership Academy Primary
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Berkshire Ave
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 554-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Jja
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1402 Hackberry St
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8500
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
St. Philip's College Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 Martin Luther King Dr Rm
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 486-2406
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Idea Najim College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
926 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 239-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Idea Eastside College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Idea Najim Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
926 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 413-5274
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Cameron Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 Belgium Ln
San Antonio, TX 78219
(210) 978-7960
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Highland Forest Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3736 S E Military Dr
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 333-7385
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Idea Eastside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Salado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3602 Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 648-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
823 S Gevers St
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3360
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Herff Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
996 S Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-3330
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
M L King Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Morningview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7935
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Democracy Prep At Stewart Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 Rigsby Ave
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 438-6875
Gr: PK-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Legacy Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5903 S E Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-3118
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Highlands High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3118 Elgin Ave
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 438-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
735 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
Gr: PK-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Jubilee San Antonio
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4427 Chandler Rd
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 278-3880
Gr: PK-12 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Pecan Valley Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3966 E Southcross Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 333-1230
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Houston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4635 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Davis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4702 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7920
Gr: 7-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Hirsch Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4826 Seabreeze Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7985
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Edgar Allan Poe Stem Dual Language Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
814 Aransas Ave
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 228-1235
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll Early Childhood Campus
Charter School
463 Holmgreen
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7965
Gr: PK-2 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Nisd Bexar County Jja
Alternative School
1402 Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 281-0764
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Saisd - Pk 4 Sa
514 Quincy St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 554-2410
Gr: PK | 102 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Side, San Antonio, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Side, San Antonio, TX include Young Women's Leadership Academy Primary, Jja and St. Philip's College Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, San Antonio?
31 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, San Antonio.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, San Antonio?
the neighborhood of East Side, San Antonio public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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