For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,569 students in 78202, TX (there are , serving 316 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 78202, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78202, TX are Idea Carver College Preparatory, Idea Carver Academy and Young Men's Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78202 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78202, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78202, TX 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Carver College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Robinson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
Gr: 6-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Idea Carver Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Robinson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Young Men's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Gabriel St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 354-9652
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 354-9652
Gr: 5-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1823 Nolan St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9840
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9840
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Bowden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Willow St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9770
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9770
Gr: PK-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Healy-murphy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
618 Live Oak St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
618 Live Oak
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 224-9569
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 224-9569
Gr: PK | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Tynan Early Childhood Campus
Charter School
925 Gulf St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9835
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9835
Gr: PK | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78202, Texas 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dorothy C Pickett Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1931 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 212-4684
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 212-4684
Gr: 7-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Healy Murphy Daep Discretionary Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
618 Live Oak
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-2944
Gr: 9 | 1 student
925 Gulf St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 226-5453
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 226-5453
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
415 Gabriel St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9750
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9750
Gr: 7-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78202, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78202, TX include Idea Carver College Preparatory, Idea Carver Academy and Young Men's Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in 78202?
8 public schools are located in 78202.
What percentage of students in 78202 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 78202 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78202?
78202 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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