For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,116 students in 78242, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78242, TX are Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and Alan B Shepard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78242 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78242, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78242, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 239-4300
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 239-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5558 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Gr: 8 | 2 students
78242, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7111 Apple Valley
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
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
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-3030
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
5622 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
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 middle schools in 78242, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78242, TX include Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory and Alan B Shepard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78242?
3 public middle schools are located in 78242.
What is the racial composition of students in 78242?
78242 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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