For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 454 students in 78203, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78203, TX are Douglass Elementary School and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78203 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78203, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78203, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Martin Luther King
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3315
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3315
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
823 S Gevers St
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3360
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 228-3360
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78203, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78203, TX include Douglass Elementary School and Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78203?
2 public preschools are located in 78203.
What is the racial composition of students in 78203?
78203 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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