For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,083 students in 78251, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78251, TX are Vale Middle School and Jordan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78251 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78251, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78251, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vale Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 N Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 397-5700
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 397-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Jordan Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Richland Hills Dr
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 397-6150
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 397-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis Jr Campus
Charter School
3303 N Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78251
(480) 289-2088
San Antonio, TX 78251
(480) 289-2088
Gr: 6-7 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78251, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78251, TX include Vale Middle School and Jordan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78251?
3 public middle schools are located in 78251.
What is the racial composition of students in 78251?
78251 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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