16. North East Independent School District
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 407-0000
Address: 8961 Tesoro Dr.
Description: North East Independent School District encompasses 144 square miles of the San Antonio area. More than 63,000 students attend 44 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 12 magnet school programs. North East School District has been praised as “one of the city’s public-school gems” by the San Antonio Express-News. It has also been placed among the top 100 school districts in the country by Money Magazine. North East boasts a National Exemplary After-School Program at every elementary school and most middle schools through its Community Education Department.
17. Northside Independent School District
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 397-8500
Address: 5900 Evers Rd.
Description: More than 94,000 students attend schools in the Northside Independent School District, whose boundaries encompass 355 square miles of the San Antonio area. If the enrollment count seems high to you, you’re right. Northside is the fourth-largest independent school district in Texas. The area is growing at an astounding rate—over 3,000 new students arrive in Northside every year.In addition to 15 traditional high schools the district also has 4 magnet high schools focusing on business careers, health careers, and communication arts, plus the Jay Science and Engineering Academy.
18. Randolph Field Independent School District
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 357-2300
Description: This public school district serves 1,200 students, the children of military personnel living on Randolph Air Force Base. Randolph Field ISD is composed of 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Address: 141 Lavaca St.
20. South San Antonio Independent School District
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 977-7000
Address: 5622 Ray Ellison Dr.
Description: The South San Antonio Independent School District (locally referred to as “South San”) has 1 high school, 4 middle schools, and 10 elementary schools and serves almost 10,000 students. This district offers several specialized programs, including an English as a second language (ESL) program and a special education program. South San Antonio ISD also has a department specializing in deaf education.
21. Southside Independent School District
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 882-1600
Address: 1460 Martinez Losoya Rd.
Description: With over 5,000 students, this district includes, 4 elementary schools, an intermediate school, a middle school, and a high school. There is also an alternative education placement center. Special programs offered at Southside ISD include English as a second language (ESL), accelerated math and reading programs, and special education.
22. Southwest Independent School District
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 622-4300
Address: 11914 Dragon Lane
Description: Southwest Independent School District contains 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district covers a 115 square-mile area, is a mixture of urban, suburban, and rural areas in southwestern Bexar County, and educates 11,000 students.
23. The Carver Academy
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 223-8885
Address: 217 Robinson Place
Description: The Carver Academy opened just east of downtown in the fall of 2001 as the dream of David Robinson, retired center for the San Antonio Spurs. Robinson pledged $9 million of his own money to start this 501(c)(3) school, which is designed to serve elementary-age students from a culturally diverse community. The core curriculum focuses on excellence in reading and language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, technology, fine arts, athletics, and foreign languages, including German, Japanese, and Spanish.
24. Catholic Schools Of San Antonio
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 734-2620, ext. 232
Address: 2718 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Description: Given San Antonio’s strong ties to the Catholic Church, it’s not surprising that the city and the surrounding areas are home to numerous Catholic schools. The Archdiocese of San Antonio runs 30 elementary and 12 secondary schools. The schools are located within the city of San Antonio as well as in the nearby communities of Castroville, Converse, Del Rio, Floresville, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, New Braunfels, Seguin, Selma, and Uvalde. All of the schools are accredited through the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department. Particularly noteworthy among the schools are Incarnate Word, Antonian, Central, Saint Anthony’s, and Providence.
25. Cornerstone Christian Schools
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 979-6161, (210) 979-9203
Address: 4802 Vance Jackson
Description: Cornerstone Schools were organized as a ministry of San Antonio’s huge Cornerstone Church. Located just outside Loop 1604 on the far north side, they include an elementary school, middle school, and high school. Among the electives offered to middle and high school students are music (chorus and band), Spanish, chapel, Bible studies, and athletics.
26. Keystone School
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 735-4022
Address: 119 E. Craig Place
Description: Keystone targets academically motivated and talented students in grades K through 12. Located in the historic Monte Vista neighborhood, it offers an accelerated curriculum, small classes, and experienced teachers. The campus includes a library, lab, theater, art studio, and athletic facilities.
27. St. Mary’S Hall
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 483-9100
Address: 9401 Starcrest Dr.
Description: Since 1879 this coeducational independent school, affiliated with the American Montessori Society and accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, has offered day-school programs. Admission to the school is limited and selective, so the school recommends an early application. The program covers preschool through grade 12. The school offers a variety of special programs, including visual and performing arts and athletics, as well as a standard curriculum.
28. San Antonio Academy
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 733-7331
Address: 117 E. French Place
Description: San Antonio Academy accepts boys from pre-K through 8th grade. The interdenominational school aims to teach students values such as integrity, character, and spirituality, while providing a challenging curriculum. Classes at San Antonio Academy are small: There are 345 students and 37 full-time teachers, which means a 10-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. The school is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest.
29. San Antonio Christian Schools
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 340-1864
Address: 19202 Redland Rd.
Description: Founded in 1968, SACS teaches 4-year-olds through 12th graders. Representing youngsters from more than 125 local churches, the students come from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. One interesting facet of the SACS program is the long history of actively supporting missions. High schoolers have traveled on mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Russia, and Africa.
30. Texas Military Institute
City: San Antonio, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (210) 698-7171
Address: 20955 W. Tejas Trail
Description: TMI provides day school for students in grades 6 through 12, and 5-day and 7-day Residential Life programs for youngsters in grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1893, it is the oldest Episcopal Church–sponsored college preparatory school in the Southwest. In addition to providing students with solid academics, TMI also boasts a nationally recognized Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). Other features include summer sports camps open to all students and summer school for TMI students.