For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 408 students in the neighborhood of Government Hill, San Antonio, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Government Hill is Pershing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Government Hill, San Antonio, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Government Hill, San Antonio, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Sandmeyer St
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 738-9820
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 738-9820
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
North East J J A E P
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 804-7000
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 804-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Government Hill, San Antonio, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Government Hill, San Antonio, TX include Pershing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Government Hill, San Antonio?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Government Hill, San Antonio.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Government Hill, San Antonio?
the neighborhood of Government Hill, San Antonio public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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