School Choice Guide

Use our guide to schools of choice and charter schools in San Antonio to help you find the best education options for your child. Find more resources about Catholic schools, online schools, and preschools.

Anne Frank Inspire Academy

Anne Frank Inspire Academy | Charter School in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; District report card—rated B. Part of Inspire Academies.

  • Anne Frank Inspire Academy—Bandera Rd.: 11216 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX 78249 (map); 210-638-5900; grades K–12; 2023–24 calendar; school report card—rated C
  • Anne Frank Inspire Academy—NW Military: 12500 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78231 (map); 210-638-5200; grades K–6 in 2024–25, expanding to K–8; 2023–24 calendar; no school report card data

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year will begin on November 1, 2023 and end on January 18, 2024. Families will be notified about lottery results beginning on January 19, 2024. Families can apply online.

BASIS Texas Charter Schools

basis texas charter schools logoEnrollment guide; district report card—rated A. Part of BASIS.ed Texas; a Choose to Succeed partner.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year began on November 1, 2023 and will continue through December 13, 2023. The lottery will be on January 10,  2024. Families can apply online.

Bexar County Academy

Bexar County Academy | Charter Schools in San Antonio

1485 Hillcrest Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228 (map); 210-432-8600; grades PK3–8; 2023–24 school calendar; school report card—not rated; district report card—not rated.

Apply online.

CAST Schools

CAST Schools

Enrollment guide. The CAST Schools network is a nonprofit that has partnerships with four different local independent school districts.

For partner schools at East Central ISD, San Antonio ISD, and Southwest ISD, open enrollment will begin on October 31, 2022 and continues through January 17, 2023. For partner schools at Northside ISD, open enrollment will begin on November 28, 2022 and continues through January 13, 2023. Families can apply online via each partner district’s enrollment portal.

Celebrate Dyslexia Schools

celebrate dyslexia schools logo

Enrollment guide; co-located at The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 (map); 210-942-8668; serving grades K–2 in 2024–25 and expanding to grades K–8; no school report card available yet.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year began on October 1, 2023 and continues through February 29, 2024. Apply online.

Compass Rose Public Schools

Compass Rose Academy | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—rated C. A Choose to Succeed partner.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year will begin on November 13, 2023, and continues through February 9, 2024. Apply online.

East Central ISD Schools of Choice

East Central ISD logo ECISD San Antonio TexasEnrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—not rated.

Priority enrollment for the 2023–24 school year began on October 18, 2023 continue through January 15, 2024. Families and students may continue to apply online to Schools of Choice as long as seats are available.

Edgewood ISD Schools of Innovation

Edgewood ISD Schools of InnovationEnrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—rated C

Fine Arts Zone

Leadership Zone

Public Service Zone

STEAM Zone

Additional Schools of Innovation

Families can apply online for enrollment at Edgewood ISD Schools of Innovation.

Learn4Life Edgewood also has an online application.

Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy (EKHLA)

Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy EKHLA LogoEnrollment guide; 11327 Dreamland Dr., San Antonio, TX 78231 (map); 210-890-7267; grades K–8; 2023–24 calendar; school report card—rated B; district report card—rated B.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year began on February 1, 2024 and will continue through February 29, 2024. The lottery will be during the first week of March. To apply, download the application packet.

Essence Preparatory Public School (Essence Prep)

Essence Preparatory Public School Logo Essence Prep San AntonioEnrollment guide; current location at 4535 Lord Rd., San Antonio, TX 78220 (map); moving to a new campus at 439 SE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78220
(map) in spring 2024; 210-997-5636; serving grades PK–6 in 2023–24, expanding to grades PK–8; 2022–23 calendar; no school report card data available yet. A Choose to Succeed partner.

Open enrollment began on February 15, 2023 and continues through March 15, 2023. The lottery will be on April 18, 2023. Apply online.

Foundation School for Autism

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Enrollment guide; 2235 Thousand Oaks Dr., Ste. 130, San Antonio, TX 78232 (map); 210-402-0253; grades PK3–1; 2023–24 calendar; school report card—not rated (this school serves students who are too young to take standardized tests). Part of ResponsiveEd; district report card—not rated.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year began on November 1, 2023 and continues through February 1, 2024. Apply online.

Founders Classical Academy of Schertz

Founders Classical Academy logo

Enrollment guide; 8453 E. FM 1518 North, Schertz, TX 78154 (map); 210-510-2618; grades K–12; 2023–24 calendar; school report card—rated C. Part of ResponsiveEd; district report card—rated B.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year began on November 1, 2023 and continues through February 1, 2024. Apply online.

Founders Classical Academy Online is a full-time, online school serving students in grades K–8. Read the enrollment guide and apply online.

The Gathering Place

The Gathering Place K12 | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; 5820 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78238 (map); 210-942-4850; grades K–6 in 2024–25, expanding to grades K–12; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—not rated and school report card—not rated. A Choose to Succeed partner.

Open enrollment for the 2023–24 school year continues until March 3, 2023. Apply online.

George Gervin Academy

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Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; District report card—rated B

Enrollment is ongoing. Apply online.

Great Hearts Texas

Great Hearts Texas | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; district report card—rated A. Part of Great Hearts Academies; a Choose to Succeed partner.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year began on November 1, 2023 and continued through November 30, 2023. Families will begin receiving enrollment offers on January 24, 2024. Apply online.

Great Hearts Online—Texas is a full-time, online school serving students in grades K–10 in 2024–25, expanding to K–12; 2023–24 calendar; school report card—rated C. Read the enrollment guide and apply online.

Harmony Public Schools—San Antonio

Harmony Public Schools | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendardistrict report card—rated B. Part of Harmony Public Schools.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year will begin on November 1, 2023 and will continue through February 2024. The lottery will be in February 2024. Apply online.

Henry Ford Academy—Alameda School for Art + Design

Henry Ford Academy | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; located in the Buena Vista and Frio Street buildings at the UTSA downtown campus, 501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78205 (map); 210-226-4031; grades 9–12; 2023–24 calendar; school report card—rated A; district report card—rated A.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year continues through April 15, 2024. Apply online.

IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—rated B. A Choose to Succeed partner.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year will begin on September 1, 2023 and will continue through February  2024. The lottery will be in February 2024. Apply online.

Jubilee Academies

Jubilee Academies | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide2023–24 calendar; district report card—rated C.

Enrollment for the 2024–25 school year will begin on November 1, 2023 and will continue through February 10, 2024. The lottery will be in February 2024. Apply online.

KIPP Texas—San Antonio Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—rated B. Part of KIPP Texas; a Choose to Succeed partner.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year will begin on October 1, 2023. The lottery will be in March 2024. Apply online.

Legacy Traditional Schools—Texas

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Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—rated C

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year began on November 1, 2023 and will continue through January 17, 2024. Apply online.

New Frontiers Public Schools

New Frontiers Public Charter Schools | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; district report card—rated A.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year will begin on October 1, 2023. Apply online.

NEISD Magnet Schools

north east isd neisd magnet schools logoEnrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—rated B.

Enrollment for the 2023–24 school year began on October 1, 2022 and continue through February 6, 2023. Families and students will begin receiving notifications about their enrollment status on February 15, 2023. Apply online.

Positive Solutions High School

Positive Solutions High School | Charter Schools in San Antonio

1325 N. Flores St., Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78212 (map); 210-299-1025; grades 9–12; school report card—not rated (on alternative standards); district report card—not rated (on alternative standards.

Enrollment is ongoing.

Prelude Preparatory School

Prelude Preparatory SchoolEnrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; 1707 Centennial Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78211 (map); 210-780-7661; grades PK–4 in 2023–24, expanding to PK–8; school report card—not rated (no tested grades); district report card—not rated (no tested grades).

Enrollment is ongoing. Apply online.

Promesa Academy

Promesa Academy Charter School | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; 603 Merida St., San Antonio, TX 78207 (map); 210-942-1700; grades K–5 in 2023–24; school report card—not rated; district report card—not rated. A Choose to Succeed partner.

Enrollment for the 2023–24 school year will begin on November 1, 2022 and will continue through February 10, 2023. The lottery will be on February 17, 2027. Apply online.

Royal Public Schools

Royal Public Schools logoEnrollment guide; 2022–23 calendar; 4018 S. Presa St., San Antonio, TX 78223 (map); 210-531-0300; grades K–9 in 2024–25, expanding to K–12; school report card—not rated; district report card—not rated (no tested grades). A Choose to Succeed partner.

Enrollment for the 2024–25 school year will began on October 1, 2023 and will continue through March 10, 2024. Apply online.

San Antonio ISD Choice Schools

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Enrollment guide; Rightsizing guide; guide to options for families impacted by Rightsizing; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—rated B.

On December 1, 2023, SAISD began accepting applications for enrollment at choice schools for the 2024–25 school year. The deadline to submit applications before the lottery will be February 15, 2024. Families can apply online.

San Antonio Preparatory Schools (SA Prep)

SA Prep logo San Antonio Preparatory Community SchoolEnrollment guide; 6127 Summer Fest Dr., San Antonio, TX 78214 (map); 210-473-2698; grades 5–10 in 2022–23, expanding to grades 5–12; school report card—rated C and district report card—rated C. A Choose to Succeed partner.

Enrollment is ongoing. Apply online.

School of Science and Technology (SST)

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year will begin on November 1, 2023 and continue through December 31, 2023. The lottery will be in January 2024. Apply online.

Somerset Academy of Texas

Somerset Texas logo with crest

Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—rated B.

Open enrollment for the 2024–25 school year began on November 1, 2023 and will continue through the week of February 15, 2024. The lottery will occur during the week of February 15, 2024. Apply online.

Formerly known as Brooks Academy of Texas.

Southwest ISD Choice Schools

CAST STEM | Charter Schools in San Antonio

2022–23 calendar; district report card—rated B. Part of Southwest ISD.

Open enrollment dates for the 2023–24 school year will be announced soon. Families can apply online.

Southwest Preparatory School

Southwest Preparatory School | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; district report card—rated B.

Enrollment for the 2024–25 school year will begin on February 26, 2024 and will continue through March 22, 2024. Apply online.

TriPoint Academy TriPoint Academy San Antonio logo square

Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; co-located with Compass Rose Dream at 6660 First Park Ten Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78213 (map); 210-338-0221; serving grades 3–8 in 2023–24, expanding to K–8 in 2024–25; no campus report card data available for a new school; grouped with Benavides ISD, which has a district report card—C.

Currently enrolling for the 2024–25 school year. Apply online.

Triumph Public High Schools

Triumph Public High Schools logo

Enrollment guide; opening August 2024 at 735 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX 78201 (map); 210-761-1901; serving ages 14–21; no campus report card data for a new school; district report card—rated A.

Enrollment is ongoing. Apply online.

Valor Education

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Enrollment guide; 2023–24 calendar; 4300 Centerview Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228 (map); 210-903-0383; grades K–9 in 2024–25, expanding to K–12; no campus report card data for a new school; district report card—rated A.

Open enrollment for the current 2023–24 school year is ongoing, with limited seats available. Open enrollment for the upcoming 2024–25 school year will begin on September 18, 2023 and will continue through January 29, 2024. The lottery will be on January 30, 2024. Apply online.