For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,429 students in 78203, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78203, TX are Idea Eastside College Preparatory, Idea Eastside Academy and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78203 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78203, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78203, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Eastside College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea Eastside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 239-4800
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
823 S Gevers St
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3360
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3360
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Martin Luther King
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3315
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3315
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78203, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78203, TX include Idea Eastside College Preparatory, Idea Eastside Academy and Smith Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78203?
4 public elementary schools are located in 78203.
What is the racial composition of students in 78203?
78203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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