Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78253

The 78253 zip code area in San Antonio, Texas is home to 18 schools serving grades K-12, including 10 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools. These schools are part of the Northside Independent School District (ISD), the Medina Valley Independent School District, and the School of Science and Technology Discovery charter school.

Among the standout schools in this area, Harlan High School ranks 395th out of 1,987 Texas high schools and receives 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, with the highest proficiency rates on STAAR end-of-course exams compared to the other high schools. The middle schools Bernal Middle and Briscoe Middle also stand out, ranking in the top 500 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and receiving 4 out of 5 stars. At the elementary level, Potranco Elementary (Medina Valley ISD) and the SST Northwest charter school demonstrate strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates on STAAR assessments compared to the Northside ISD elementary schools.

While the schools in this area generally have strong graduation rates, low dropout rates, and diverse student populations, there are some notable differences in academic performance. The Medina Valley ISD and charter schools tend to outperform the Northside ISD schools, particularly in reading, math, and science proficiency. Additionally, there is a wide range in performance among the Northside ISD elementary schools, with some like Langley Elementary and Mireles Elementary performing better than others like Ott Elementary and Galm Elementary.