Best Public Elementary Schools in 78242 (San Antonio, TX) (2025-26)

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Best 78242 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,958 students in 78242, TX.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 78242, TX are Idea Brackenridge Academy, Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and Frank Madla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 78242 have an score of 23% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78242, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78242, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Idea Brackenridge Academy

Charter School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
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5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 639-3068

Gr: K-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory

Charter School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
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5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 239-4300

Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #33.

Frank Madla Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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6100 Royalgate Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800

Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #44.

Five Palms Elementary School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
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7138 Five Palms Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850

Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #55.

Neil Armstrong Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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7111 Apple Valley Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787

Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #66.

Alan B Shepard Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
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5558 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875

Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Location

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Exploratory Arts And Trilingual Academy (Closed 2023)

Magnet School

7111 Apple Valley
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787

Gr: 1-4 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Shekinah Radiance Academy (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

5203 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-3030

Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

So San Antonio H S West High School (Closed 2009)

5622 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800

Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

South San Antonio H S - West Campus (Closed 2024)

5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000

Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78242, TX?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 78242, TX include Idea Brackenridge Academy, Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and Frank Madla Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 78242?

6 public elementary schools are located in 78242.

What is the racial composition of students in 78242?

78242 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).