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Best Schools in 78242, TX
78242, TX has 29 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 12 elementary) serving 19,888 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 78242 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 78242, TX
The top high schools in 78242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Virginia Allred Stacey Jr/sr H S
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Lackland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 379 Students
2. Southwest H S
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2152 Students
3. Southwest Legacy H S
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 Students
4. South San Antonio H S
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South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1786 Students
5. Steam At The Fine Arts Academy
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Edgewood Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
6. John F Kennedy H S
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Edgewood Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
7. South San Antonio H S - West Campus
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South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
Best Middle Schools in 78242, TX
The top middle schools in 78242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ronald E Mcnair Middle
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
2. Francis R Scobee Middle
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
3. Dwight Middle
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South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
4. Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
5. Alan B Shepard Middle
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South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
6. Judith A Resnik Middle
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
7. Brentwood Middle
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Edgewood Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
8. E T Wrenn Middle
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Edgewood Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 78242, TX
The top elementary schools in 78242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lackland El
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Lackland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
2. Sun Valley El
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 650 Students
3. Idea Brackenridge Academy
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Idea Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 707 Students
4. Indian Creek El
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
5. Sky Harbour El
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
6. Five Palms El
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South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
7. Medio Creek El
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
8. Hidden Cove Steam Academy
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Southwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
9. Frank Madla El
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South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
10. Neil Armstrong El
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South San Antonio Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 78242, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
78242, TX has a total population of 33,710 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 78242, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 78242, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 78242, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 78242, TX.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 78242, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 78242, TX
How many schools are in 78242, TX?
78242, TX has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 19,888 students in total.
How do schools in 78242 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 78242 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 78242 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 78242?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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