For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,762 students in 78220, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78220, TX are Gates Elementary School, Dorie Miller Elementary School and Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78220 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78220, 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 78220, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gates Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Morningview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7980
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7980
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Dorie Miller Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 Lincolnshire Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7995
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7995
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
735 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Hirsch Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4826 Seabreeze Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7985
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7985
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll Early Childhood Campus
Charter School
463 Holmgreen
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7965
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7965
Grades: PK-2
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Essence Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
4535 Lord Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 997-5617
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 997-5617
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
78220, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Plus Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1122 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-8389
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-8389
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Southwest Preparatory - Virtual P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
735 S W W White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 826-2193
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 826-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
545 S W W White Ave
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-3220
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78220, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78220, TX include Gates Elementary School, Dorie Miller Elementary School and Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus.
How many public preschools are located in 78220?
6 public preschools are located in 78220.
What is the racial composition of students in 78220?
78220 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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