For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,270 students in 78209, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78209, TX are Woodridge Elementary School, Alamo Heights J High School and Northwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78209 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78209, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78209, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Woodridge
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-8021
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-8021
Gr: 1-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Alamo Heights J High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7607 N New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-3231
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-3231
Gr: 6-8 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
519 Pike Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 407-5400
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 407-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Townsend Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 822-3611
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 822-3611
Gr: 1-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Seguin Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 E Walnut St
San Antonio, TX 78209
(830) 549-5930
San Antonio, TX 78209
(830) 549-5930
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Garner Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4302 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 356-3800
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 356-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Northeast El Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Gr: PK-5 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Northeast Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Austin Hwy Bldg 2
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
78209, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lamar Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
201 Parland Pl
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 738-9800
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 738-9800
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78209, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78209, TX include Woodridge Elementary School, Alamo Heights J High School and Northwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78209?
8 public elementary schools are located in 78209.
What is the racial composition of students in 78209?
78209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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