Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 78216

This analysis examines four elementary schools in San Antonio's 78216 zip code, serving grades PK-5, which include a mix of high-performing charter schools and traditional public schools from the North East Independent School District (Isd) and the Somerset Academies Of Texas charter network.

The standout school is Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus, which ranks in the 98th percentile statewide and earns a 5-star rating. It spends the least per student ($7,666) but achieves the highest academic results, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 83.59% compared to the state average of 51.08%. In contrast, Ridgeview Elementary is the lowest-performing school, with a 2-star rating and a 41st percentile ranking. Its 5th-grade science proficiency rate is just 7.25%, far below the state average of 29.57%. Harmony Hills Elementary performs slightly better but still below state averages, while Somerset Academy Lone Star shows volatile performance—jumping from the 32nd to the 80th percentile in one year before dropping to the 64th, highlighting the instability of small schools with only 98 students.

A key finding is that spending does not guarantee performance: Somerset Academy Lone Star spends the most per student ($25,758) but has inconsistent results, while Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus spends the least and excels. Across all schools, 5th-grade science is a systemic weakness, with even the top school scoring only 37.04% proficient. Parents should note the stark contrast between the elite charter option and the struggling traditional public schools, which serve high-poverty populations (72-83% free/reduced lunch) and are part of the North East Independent School District (Isd), ranked in the 57th percentile statewide.