For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,571 students in 78263, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78263, TX are East Central Cast Lead High School, East Central Heritage Middle School and Legacy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78263 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78263, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78263, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Central Cast Lead High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7284 Fm 1628
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-7302
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-7302
Grades: 8-12
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
East Central Heritage Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8004 New Sulphur Springs Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-4546
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-4546
Grades: 6-8
| 1,189 students
Rank: #33.
Legacy Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5903 S E Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-3118
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-3118
Grades: 6-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative And Transition Center
Alternative School
5903 Se Loop 410 Bldg 17
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
78263, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Central Choice Progam (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 10th St
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
7284 Fm 1628
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 649-2021
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 649-2021
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
7806 New Sulphur Springs Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-9484
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-9484
Grades: 4-5
| 769 students
Wilson County Boot Camp Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78263, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78263, TX include East Central Cast Lead High School, East Central Heritage Middle School and Legacy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78263?
5 public middle schools are located in 78263.
What is the racial composition of students in 78263?
78263 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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