Photo: Jouaienttoi · CC BY-SA 4.0San Antonio’s public schools score below 52% of Texas districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the two public school districts serving San Antonio, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Texas, not nationally.
From Texas state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
San Antonio’s schools, in brief
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 54% and math 38% across both districts in spring 2022, against 51% and 41% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Charters enroll a large share of students
Charter schools located in San Antonio enroll 62,036 students, against the district’s 100,208. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓
Spending and class size
Northside Independent spends $12,126 per student and North East Independent $13,459, against $12,815 across Texas (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind San Antonio’s grade
B−: better than 48% of Texas school districts, #349 of 642 Texas towns. Graduation is above the Texas average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve San Antonio, with each school’s own grade.
San Antonio runs its own schools through grade 12 (Northside Independent School District). From grade PK, students attend the North East Independent School District, shared with Balcones Heights, Castle Hills, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Live Oak, Terrell Hills and Windcrest. Parts of San Antonio (15%, 7%, 7%, 4%, 3%, 3%, 3% and 3% of its land) are served by San Antonio Independent, Southwest Independent, East Central Independent, Southside Independent, Judson Independent, South San Antonio Independent, Edgewood Independent and Harlandale Independent instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve San Antonio
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
San Antonio vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Texas towns that share San Antonio’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | B− | Northside Independent PK–12 · North East Independent PK–12 |
| Kirby | C− | Judson Independent |
| Helotes | C+ | Northside Independent |
| Live Oak | C+ | Judson Independent PK–12 · North East Independent PK–12 |
| Windcrest | B− | North East Independent |
| Schertz | A− | Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent PK–12 · Comal Independent PK–12 |
| Converse | C− | Judson Independent |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | A | Boerne Independent |
| Selma | C | Judson Independent PK–12 · Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent PK–12 |
| Von Ormy | C | Southwest Independent |
2 of the 9 neighbors share North East Independent with San Antonio for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in San Antonio
481 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Texas’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 35 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Rise Inspire Academy, Imelda Davis Early College H S, New H S 3, New H S 4, Jubilee Highland Park, SST Sonterra, Trinity Charter School - San Antonio Campus, SST Online Academy, Stepping Stones Academy, Basis Leander, Basis Leander Pri, Bexar Co J J A E P, Jjaep, Bexar Co J J A E P, Restorative and Transition Center, Bexar Co J J A E P, El Daep, Bexar Co J J A E P, Hac Daep Middle, Collier Daep, Bexar Co J J A E P, Jjaep, North East J J A E P, Alternative El, Homebased Comp Ed, Second Chance Academy, Daep at Holmgreen, Alternative El, Christus Santa Rosa, El Daep, Jja, Bexar Co J J A E P, Bexar Co J J A E P, Bexar Co J J A E P and Texasworks - San Antonio-Ingram).
Questions about San Antonio’s schools
Are San Antonio’s schools good?
On Texas’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools San Antonio children attend score below 52% of Texas’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #349 of 642 Texas towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is San Antonio in?
Two districts: Northside Independent School District runs grades PK–12, and North East Independent School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Balcones Heights, Castle Hills, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Live Oak, Terrell Hills and Windcrest.
Where do San Antonio kids go to high school?
One of 16 high schools, depending on your address: Reagan H S, Johnson H S, Clark H S, Taft H S, Brandeis H S, Madison H S, Stevens H S, Warren H S, Roosevelt H S, Holmes H S, Churchill H S, Legacy of Educational Excellence H S, Jay H S, Macarthur H S, Health Careers H S and International School of America.
What is San Antonio’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Northside Independent School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Texas.
How much does San Antonio spend per student?
$12,126 in Northside Independent School District and $13,459 in North East Independent School District (FY2024), against $12,815 across Texas. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in San Antonio?
Yes: Cornerstone Christian Schools (religious, grades PK–12, 2,187 students), Nobis Pacem (Catholic, grades PK–12, 1,199 students), San Antonio Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 934 students), St. Mary's Hall (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 745 students), St. Matthew Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 616 students), Tmi Episcopal (religious, grades 6–12, 595 students), Central Catholic High School -San Antonio (catholic · all-boys, grades 9–12, 504 students), Keystone School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 489 students), St. Luke Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 447 students), Vineyard Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 429 students), Holy Spirit Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 425 students), Holy Spirit School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 420 students), Concordia Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 346 students), The Montessori School of San Antonio (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 336 students), Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 329 students), The Atonement Catholic Academy (Catholic, grades PK–12, 324 students), Incarnate Word High School (catholic · all-girls, grades 9–12, 318 students), San Antonio Academy of Texas (nonsectarian · all-boys, grades PK–8, 316 students), Holy Cross of San Antonio (Catholic, grades 6–12, 300 students), St. Pius X Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 244 students), St. Anthony Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 241 students), St. James the Apostle School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 223 students), Victory Learning Center (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 220 students), Providence Catholic School (catholic · all-girls, grades 6–12, 203 students), Northwest Hills Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 202 students), Coker Early Learning Center (religious, grades PK–K, 200 students), St. John Bosco School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 193 students), Blessed Sacrament Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 171 students), The Winston School San Antonio (special education, grades K–12, 169 students), Kids R Kids No. 57 Liberty Field (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 165 students), Scenic Hills Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 154 students), Mount Sacred Heart School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 149 students), Healy-Murphy Center (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 144 students), Primrose School at Sonoma Ranch (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 141 students), Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children (nonsectarian, grades PK–4, 140 students), Holy Name Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 137 students), Lutheran High School of San Antonio (religious, grades 9–12, 137 students), San Antonio Country Day Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–7, 129 students), The Acorn - A School for Young Children (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 127 students), St. Paul Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 124 students), Discovery School of San Antonio, Inc (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 119 students), St. John Berchmans School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 109 students), The Lilypad Farm School (nonsectarian, grades PK–2, 106 students), St. Andrews Church & School Inc (religious, grades PK–8, 105 students), Grace Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 103 students), McCauley Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 102 students), University Methodist Primary School (religious, grades PK–1, 100 students), St. Pauls Episcopal Montessori School (religious, grades PK–6, 98 students), Town East Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 96 students), The Circle School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 96 students), United Kidz Academy San Antonio (religious, grades PK–K, 88 students), Gateway Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 77 students), Colonial Hills United Methodist School (religious, grades PK–K, 70 students), Leon Valley Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–9, 63 students), The Starr Family Jewish Day School (religious, grades K–9, 58 students), Montessori Children's House (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 53 students), New Life Christian Academy Hybrid (religious, grades PK–12, 51 students), International School of San Antonio (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 50 students), Monte Vista Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 43 students), Mac Arthur Park Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–K, 43 students), Crossroads Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–6, 41 students), River City Christian School (religious, grades 1–12, 40 students), Fusion Academy (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 32 students), One School Global (religious, grades 3–12, 26 students), Blessed Hope Academy (religious, grades 9–12, 26 students), Tanya's Little Angels Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 13 students), Acton Academy North San Antonio (nonsectarian, grades 1–3, 7 students) and B.R.A.T. Virtual Academy (nonsectarian, grades 1–3, 4 students). San Antonio also has 133 charter schools, free and open by application.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Texas. Stars are from neighbors.