Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78224

The 11 schools in San Antonio's 78224 zip code, serving elementary through high school grades, are predominantly managed by the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) and face significant challenges due to high economic disadvantage, with an average of 75.2% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.

The standout performer is Frank L Madla Early College High School (New Frontiers Public Schools Inc), ranked in the 86th percentile statewide with a 98% graduation rate and test scores far exceeding state averages—such as 83.33% proficiency in English II Reading versus 59.88% statewide. In stark contrast, the Alternative School (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)) ranks in the 0th percentile with 0% proficiency in all subjects, highlighting the extreme challenges of serving a highly at-risk population. The South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) overall ranks in the 10th percentile, while New Frontiers Public Schools Inc achieves an 86th percentile ranking, demonstrating a dramatic performance gap within the same zip code.

Mathematics is a consistent weakness across all schools, with proficiency rates universally lower than in Reading. The early college model proves highly effective, as both Frank L Madla Early College High School and Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate (New Frontiers Public Schools Inc) show strong results. Additionally, Idea Ewing Halsell Academy and Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory (Idea Public Schools) share the same address, creating a K-12 pipeline where the college preparatory school (44th percentile) outperforms the elementary school (25th percentile), suggesting the academic model becomes more effective in higher grades.