Summary:
The 10 schools in San Antonio's 78247 zip code, serving grades PK-12, are primarily part of the North East Independent School District (Isd), with one standout charter, Great Hearts Northern Oaks, creating a clear two-tiered system in this suburban area.
Great Hearts Northern Oaks is the academic powerhouse, earning a 4-star rating with a 100% graduation rate and test scores far above state averages, despite serving a more affluent population (15.73% free/reduced lunch). Among traditional public schools, Redland Oaks Elementary is the top performer, maintaining a 4-star ranking for three years thanks to the smallest class sizes (7.5:1 student-teacher ratio) and highest spending ($16,313 per student). In contrast, Harris Middle has experienced a sharp decline, dropping to a 1-star rating with only 8.14% of 7th graders proficient in math. Madison High School shows positive momentum, improving to a 3-star rating with gains in Algebra I and Biology.
A critical finding is a middle school math crisis, with both Harris Middle and Driscoll Middle posting alarmingly low 7th-grade math proficiency rates (8.14% and 15.69%, respectively), suggesting a district-level instructional challenge. Additionally, a data anomaly shows 100% of 6th graders at all six elementary schools reported as proficient in math, which is likely an error and should be disregarded. The data also reveals that spending efficiency matters more than total dollars: Great Hearts Northern Oaks achieves top results with $8,875 per student, while Stahl Elementary spends more ($9,938) but struggles with the highest poverty rate (69.25% free/reduced lunch). Overall, families in 78247 face a choice between the high-performing charter and a diverse set of traditional public schools with varying results.
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