For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,929 students in 78226, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78226, TX are Kelly Academy At Lowell, Compass Rose Ingenuity and Brentwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78226 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78226, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78226, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelly Academy At Lowell
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1026 Thompson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 228-3350
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 228-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Compass Rose Ingenuity
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
522 Billy Mitchell
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 540-9265
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 540-9265
Gr: PK-10 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Brentwood Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Thompson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 898-4120
San Antonio, TX 78226
(210) 898-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78226, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78226, TX include Kelly Academy At Lowell, Compass Rose Ingenuity and Brentwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78226?
3 public elementary schools are located in 78226.
What is the racial composition of students in 78226?
78226 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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