For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,629 students in 78229, TX (there are , serving 287 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 78229, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78229, TX are Health Careers High School, Holmgreen Center and Ut - University Charter School At High Point. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78229 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78229, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78229, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Health Careers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4646 Hamilton Wolfe
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Ut - University Charter School At High Point
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1603 Babcock Rd Ste 148
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 834-4127
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 834-4127
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Glenoaks Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5103 Newcome Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2300
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3803 Mid Horizon Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-1750
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-1750
Gr: PK-5 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep At Holmgreen
Alternative School
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Gr: 9-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Reddix Center
Alternative School
4711 Sid Katz
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2401
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2401
Gr: 1-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
78229, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Com Guid Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2135 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 617-5440
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 617-5440
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Goals-villa Rosa (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5115 Medical Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 705-5650
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 705-5650
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Habilitation Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4711 Sid Katz Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2414
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-2414
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Medical Center Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4711 Sid Katz Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 615-2422
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 615-2422
Gr: 1-11 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Mi Casa Day School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8530 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 561-7660
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 561-7660
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Northside Children Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8530 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 265-0610
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 265-0610
Gr: K-5 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Off Campus P P C D (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4711 Sid Katz Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-8742
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-8742
Gr: PK
8308 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-7199
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-7199
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Southwest Mental Health (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8535 Tom Slick
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 616-0300
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 616-0300
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Sp Ed Night School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5488
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5488
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78229, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78229, TX include Health Careers High School, Holmgreen Center and Ut - University Charter School At High Point.
How many public schools are located in 78229?
7 public schools are located in 78229.
What percentage of students in 78229 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 78229 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78229?
78229 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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