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

Open enrollment for the 2023–24 school year began on November 3, 2022 and will continue through December 15, 2022. The lottery will be on January 10,  2023. 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.

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 2023–24 school year began on November 7, 2022, and continues through February 3, 2023. Apply online.

East Central ISD Schools of Choice

CAST Lead logo | charter school in San Antonio2023–24 calendar; district report card—not rated.

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

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 2023–24 school year will begin on February 1, 2023 and will continue through February 28, 2023. 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.

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 of Autism

Foundation School of Autism

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—rated A on alternative standards.

Open enrollment for the 2023–24 school year began on November 1, 2022 and continues through February 3, 2023. 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 A on alternative standards.

Open enrollment for the 2023–24 school year began on November 1, 2022 and continues through January 20, 2023. 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); grades K–5 in 2023–24, 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

George Gervin Youth Center | Charter Schools in San Antonio

 

2023–24 calendar; District report card—rated B

Enrollment is ongoing.

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 2023–24 school year will begin on November 7, 2022 and continues through December 9, 2022. Families will begin receiving enrollment offers on January 18, 2023. Apply online.

Great Hearts Online Texas is a full-time, online school serving students in grades K–9 in 2023–24, expanding to K–12; 2023–24 calendar; school report card—rated C. Read the enrollment guide and apply online.

Great Hearts Microschools provide in-person community and support for Great Hearts Online students. Read the enrollment guide.

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 2023–24 school year will begin on November 1, 2022 and will continue through February 10, 2023. The lottery will be in February 2023. Apply online.

Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design

Henry Ford Academy | Charter Schools in San Antonio

Buena Vista and Frio Street buildings at the UTSA downtown campus (map); 210-226-4031; grades 9–12; 2023–24 calendar; school report card—rated A; district report card—rated A. Part of Henry Ford Learning Institute.

Open enrollment for the 2023–24 school year continues through May 31, 2023. 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.

    • IDEA Ambrose & Frida Robinson: 10170 Kriewald Road, San Antonio, TX 78245 (map); 210-239-4970; grades K–8 in 2023–24, expanding to K–12; no school report card data; formerly known as IDEA Amber Creek

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 2023–24 school year began on November 1, 2022 and will continue through January 31, 2023. The lottery will be on February 7, 2023. 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.

    • KIPP Somos Primary: 8915 Callaghan Rd., San Antonio, TX 78230 (map); grades PK4–2 in 2023–24, growing to PK4–5; 210-888-6420; no school report card data (new campus)

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

Legacy Traditional Schools logo

Enrollment guide; 2022–23 calendar; district report card—rated C

Open enrollment for the 2023–24 school year began on November 2, 2022 and will continue through January 11, 2023. The lottery will be on January 18, 2023. Apply online.

Lighthouse Public Schools

Lighthouse Public Schools logo | Charter School in San AntonioEnrollment guide; 8138 Westshire Dr., San Antonio, TX 78227 (map); 210-236-7693; grades PK3–11, expanding to PK3–11; 2023–24 calendar; school report card grades PK–1—not rated (no tested grades); school report card grades 2–9—not rated; district report card—not rated.

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

On October 31, 2021, SAISD will begin accepting applications for enrollment at choice schools for the 2023–24 school year. The deadline to submit applications before the lottery will be January 17, 2023. 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)

SST Online Academy serves students across Texas in grades 5–6 in a full time online school.

Open enrollment for the 2023–24 school year will begin on November 1, 2022. The lottery will be on January 4, 2023. Apply online.

Somerset Academy Texas Schools (formerly Brooks)

Somerset Texas logo with crest

Enrollment guide; 2022–23 calendar; district report card—rated B.

Open enrollment for the 2023–24 school year began on November 1, 2022 and will continue through the week of February 13, 2023. The lottery will occur during the week of February 15, 2023. Apply online.

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

2022–23 calendar; district report card—rated B.

Enrollment for the 2023–24 school year will begin on February 13, 2023 and continue through March 3, 2024. The lottery will be March 4, 2023. 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); serving grades 3–8 in 2023–24, expanding to K–9 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 2023–24 school year. Apply online.

Valor Education

Valor Education logo

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.