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Best Far West Side Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 66 public elementary schools serving 44,023 students in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Far West Side are Raba Elementary School, Idea Mays Academy and Carson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raba Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9740 Misty Rock
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 397-1350
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Idea Mays Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1210 Horal Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 529-3200
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8151 Old Tezel Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Idea Mays College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1210 Horal Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 529-3200
Gr: 6-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Tomlinson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9748 Swayback Ranch
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 398-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Sst Northwest
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12042 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 688-9990
Gr: PK-7 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Kallison Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8610 Ranch View E
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 398-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Folks Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9855 Swayback Ranch
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 398-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Scarborough Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12280 Silver Pointe
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 397-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Krueger Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9900 Wildhorse Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 397-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mireles Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12260 Rockwall Mill
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Idea Burke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4650
Gr: K-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9180 Silver Spot
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 398-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9560 Braun Rd
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 397-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Braun Station Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8631 Tezel Rd
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 397-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Sst Hill Country
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9202 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 688-9758
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Straus Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8092 Talley Rd
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1818.
Hoffmann Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12118 Volunteer Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 397-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Briscoe Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4265 Lone Star Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 398-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Big Country Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2250 Pue Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Fernandez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6845 Ridgebrook
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Burke Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10111 Terra Oak
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Langley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14185 Bella Vista Place
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 397-0150
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Ott Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 N Grosenbacher
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 397-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Idea Burke College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4650
Gr: 6-11 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Kriewald Road School Of The Arts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10355 Kriewald Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
(210) 645-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3430 Barrel Pass
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 397-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Great Hearts Western Hills
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8702 Ingram Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 888-9488
Gr: K-11 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10138 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78250
(956) 377-8000
Gr: 6-10 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Elrod Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8885 Heath Cir Dr
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lieck Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12600 Reid Ranch
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 398-1450
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8400 Cavern Hill
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 397-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3333.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10900 Schaenfield Rd
San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) 397-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Forester Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10726 Rousseau
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 397-0200
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Timberwilde Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8838 Timberwilde
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 397-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio, TX include Raba Elementary School, Idea Mays Academy and Carson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio?
63 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio?
the neighborhood of Far West Side, San Antonio public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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