For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,884 students in 78240, TX (there are , serving 395 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 78240, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78240, TX are Somerset Academy Oaks, Great Hearts Forest Heights and Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78240 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78240, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78240, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Academy Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6070 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 627-6013
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 627-6013
Grades: K-6
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Forest Heights
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5538 Research Dr
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 892-3665
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 892-3665
Grades: K-10
| 1,230 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Lobo Ln
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-7100
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,587 students
Rank: #44.
Leon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Huebner Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-4650
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Thornton Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Pembroke
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-3950
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
Rhodes Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5714 N Knoll
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-4000
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
Rudder Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6558 Horn Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-5000
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Rank: #88.
Mcdermott Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5111 Usaa Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-5100
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 738 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5710 Cary Grant Dr
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-0550
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 397-0550
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Rose Impact
Charter School
5450 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 274-6115
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 274-6115
Grades: 8-12
| 76 students
78240, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elementary Aep (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7111 Huebner Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 706-7399
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 706-7399
Grades: K-5
| 7 students
Sunset High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8000 Lobo Ln
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 706-7198
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 706-7198
Grades: 10-12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78240, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78240, TX include Somerset Academy Oaks, Great Hearts Forest Heights and Marshall High School.
How many public schools are located in 78240?
10 public schools are located in 78240.
What percentage of students in 78240 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 78240 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78240?
78240 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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