For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,058 students in 78202, TX.
The top ranked public charter 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 charter schools in zipcode 78202 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78202, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78202, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Carver College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
217 Robinson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
Grades: 6-12
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Carver Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Robinson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Young Men's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: 5-12
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Bowden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 436 students
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
Grades: PK
| 155 students
78202, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 62 students
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
Grades: 9
| 1 students
925 Gulf St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 226-5453
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 226-5453
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
415 Gabriel St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9750
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9750
Grades: 7-8
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78202, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78202, TX include Idea Carver College Preparatory, Idea Carver Academy and Young Men's Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 78202?
5 public charter schools are located in 78202.
What is the racial composition of students in 78202?
78202 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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