Best 78201 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,859 students in 78201, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 728 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 78201, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78201, TX are Young Women's Leadership Academy, Baskin Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78201 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78201, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78201, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2123 W Huisache Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
Gr: 6-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Baskin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
630 Crestview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6535
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 W Olmos Dr
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9790
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Clower St
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9845
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Beacon Hill Primary
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1411 W Ashby Pl
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9765
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Maverick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Raleigh Pl
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Neal Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3407 Capitol Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9810
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Woodlawn Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 W Magnolia Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6560
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Whittier Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Edison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9755
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
723 Donaldson Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Triumph Public High Schools-san Antonio
Charter School
735 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 761-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78201, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78201, TX include Young Women's Leadership Academy, Baskin Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78201?
11 public schools are located in 78201.
What percentage of students in 78201 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 78201 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78201?
78201 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).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.