Best High Schools in San Antonio, TX

High schools
149
Students
140,483
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in San Antonio, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Texas • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1018 Students

2. Health Careers H S

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northside Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 896 Students

3. Memorial Early College H S With St Philip's

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students

4. Young Women's Leadership Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Antonio Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 528 Students

5. Falls City H S

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Falls City Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 184 Students

6. Reagan H S

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North East Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3397 Students

7. Johnson H S

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North East Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3202 Students

8. Robert G Cole Middle/high School

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ft Sam Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 777 Students

9. Poth H S

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poth Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

10. Judson Early College Academy

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Judson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 412 Students

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Best Middle Schools in San Antonio, TX

Middle schools
146
Students
95,221
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in San Antonio, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lopez Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North East Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1361 Students

2. Pieper Ranch Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1583 Students

3. Smithson Valley Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 928 Students

4. Boerne Middle South

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boerne Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students

5. Randolph Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Randolph Field Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students

6. Poth J H

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poth Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students

7. Bush Middle

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North East Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students

8. Garcia Middle

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northside Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1424 Students

9. Voss Middle

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boerne Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students

10. Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis Jr Campus

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Texas • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 51 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in San Antonio, TX

Elementary schools
487
Students
230,757
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in San Antonio, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hoffmann Lane El

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 741 Students

2. Stone Oak El

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North East Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 849 Students

3. Vineyard Ranch El

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North East Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students

4. Timberwood Park El

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 765 Students

5. Falls City El

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Falls City Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 258 Students

6. Fair Oaks Ranch El

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boerne Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 825 Students

7. Bill Brown El

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 910 Students

8. Rahe Bulverde El

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students

9. Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Texas • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 787 Students

10. Indian Springs El

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Comal Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 747 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in San Antonio, TX

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

San Antonio, TX has a total population of 2,558,143 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in San Antonio, TX

503,202

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood San Antonio, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

28.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

24.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Antonio, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Antonio, TX.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,018 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit San Antonio, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in San Antonio, TX

How many schools are in San Antonio, TX?

San Antonio, TX has 882 public schools: 149 high schools, 146 middle schools and 487 elementary schools, serving 503,202 students in total.

How do schools in San Antonio perform on state tests?

On average, 882 schools in San Antonio score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in San Antonio meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in San Antonio?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near San Antonio, TX

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Balcones Heights, TX

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Castle Hills, TX

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Olmos Park, TX

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Leon Valley, TX

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Alamo Heights, TX

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Terrell Hills, TX

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Shavano Park, TX

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hill Country Village, TX

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lackland AFB, TX

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kirby, TX

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in San Antonio

Average SchoolGrade
C-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
71%
Exceeding
36%
Avg actual scores
39.2%
Avg projected
27.6%

466 of 543 schools in San Antonio carry a SchoolGrade (77 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

A: 68B: 82C: 91D: 148F: 77

All 543 public schools we grade in San Antonio. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (543)

Private schools (73)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within San Antonio (119)