Guide to Charter Schools in San Antonio
To help San Antonio families to research school options, and to learn about the growing charter school scene in San Antonio, here is an alphabetical list of public charter schools in San Antonio, including open enrollment public charter schools and in-district charter schools, in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Here’s what we include for each school: Name of charter school or charter school district, with link to website. Campus address and phone number. Grade levels served. School calendar. Official school report card for campus and district, including letter grades. Enrollment dates and link to apply. Notes about membership in charter school networks or partnerships.
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Note about enrollment dates: even if open enrollment has ended, you may still apply to join the waiting list for the current school year, or contact the school to see if they have open seats in your child’s grade. Also, join the San Antonio Charter Moms discussion group on Facebook to crowdsource information about open seats.
More resources: Free San Antonio Charter Schools App; School Report Cards at the Texas Education Agency; Find a Charter School at the Texas Charter Schools Association.
Shortcuts: Anne Frank Inspire Academy • BASIS Texas Charter Schools • Bexar County Academy • Brooks Academies of Texas • Compass Rose Public Schools • East Central ISD Schools of Choice • EKHLA • Foundation School for Autism • Founders Classical Academy of Schertz • The Gathering Place • George Gervin Academy • Great Hearts Texas • Harmony Public Schools—San Antonio • Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design • Heritage Academy • IDEA Public Schools • Jubilee Academies • KIPP Texas—San Antonio Public Schools • Lighthouse Charter School • New Frontiers Public Schools • Por Vida Academy Charter High School • Positive Solutions High School • Premier High Schools • Promesa Academy Charter School • San Antonio Can High School • San Antonio ISD Choice Schools • San Antonio Preparatory Charter School • School of Excellence in Education • School of Science and Technology • Southwest ISD Choice Schools • Southwest Preparatory School
Anne Frank Inspire Academy
11216 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX 78249; 210-638-5900; grades K–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated C. Part of Braination, formerly John H. Wood Jr. Public Charter District; district report card—rated C.
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year ended on January 17, 2020, but you may still apply online.
BASIS Texas Charter Schools
Enrollment guide; district report card—rated A. Part of BASIS.ed; a Choose to Succeed partner.
- BASIS San Antonio Primary Medical Center: school profile blog post; 8519 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78229 (map); 210-319-5525; grades K–5; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated A
- BASIS San Antonio Primary North Central: 318 E. Ramsey Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216 (map); 210-775-4125; grades K–5; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated B
- BASIS San Antonio Shavano: school profile blog post; 4114 Lockhill-Selma Dr., San Antonio, TX 78249 (map); 210-874-9250; grades 6–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated A
- BASIS San Antonio Northeast: 11550 I-35 Frontage Rd., San Antonio, TX 78233 (map); opening August 2020
For BASIS San Antonio Northeast, open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on January 6, 2020 and continues through January 20, 2020; apply online. For other BASIS Texas Charter Schools campuses, open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on October 23 and ended on December 16, 2019; the lottery occurred on January 14, 2020 and families are receiving offers or waiting list numbers.
Bexar County Academy
1485 Hillcrest Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228; 210-432-8600; grades PK–8; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated D; district report card—rated D.
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will begin in April. Apply online.
Brooks Academies of Texas
2019–20 calendar; district report card—rated C. Part of Somerset Academy Schools.
- Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering (BASE): 3803 Lyster Rd., San Antonio, TX 78235; 210-633-9006; grades K–12; school report card—rated C
- Brooks Collegiate Academy: 4802 Vance Jackson Rd., San Antonio, TX 78230; 210-850-3002; grades K–12; school report card—rated C
- Brooks Lone Star Academy: 25 Burwood Ln., San Antonio, TX 78216; 210-998-4452; grades PK–5; school report card—rated C
- Brooks Oaks Academy: 6070 Babcock Rd., San Antonio, TX 78240; 210-627-6013; grades K–5; school report card—rated A
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 1, 2019 and will continue through February 10, 2020. The lottery will occur during the second week of February and families will be notified on February 14, 2020. Apply online.
Compass Rose Public Schools
2019–20 calendar; district report card—rated B. A Choose to Succeed partner.
- Compass Rose Legacy: 8005 Outer Circle Rd., San Antonio, TX 78235 (at Brooks; map) grades K–2; 3300 Sidney Brooks, San Antonio, TX 78235 (map) for grades 5–10; 210-540-9265; grades K–2 & 5–10 in 2020–21, expanding to K–12; school report card—rated B
- Compass Rose Ingenuity: 500 Billy Mitchell Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78226 (at Port San Antonio; map); grades K–2 & 5–6 in 2020–21, expanding to K–12
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 1, 2019 and will continue through February 20, 2020. Apply online.
East Central ISD Schools of Choice
- CAST Lead High School: 7284 FM 1628, San Antonio, TX 78263 (map); 210-662-1700; grade 9 in 2020–21, expanding to 9–12. Part of the CAST network.
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year is happening now. Apply online.
Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy (EKHLA)
11327 Dreamland Dr., San Antonio, TX 78231; 210-302-6900; grades K–8; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated A; district report card—rated A.
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will be February 1–29, 2020. To apply, download the application packet.
Foundation School for Autism
2235 Thousand Oaks Dr., Ste. 130, San Antonio, TX 78217; 210-402-0253; grades PK3–1; school report card—not rated. Part of ResponsiveEd; district report card—rated B.
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on December 2, 2019. Apply online.
Founders Classical Academy of Schertz
8453 E. FM 1518 North, Schertz, TX 78154; 210-510-2618; grades K–10 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated B. Part of ResponsiveEd; district report card—rated B.
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on December 2, 2019 and ended on January 17, 2020. The lottery will take place during the first week of February. Apply online. Sign up for a campus tour.
The Gathering Place
Location to be announced, but will be in North West San Antonio and will primarily draw students from the 78201, 78213, 78228, 78229, and 78230 ZIP codes; opening in 2020–21; grades K–2 in 2020–21, expanding to grades K–12. A Choose to Succeed partner.
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 1, 2019 and continues through April 10, 2020. The lottery will be April 18, 2020. Apply online.
George Gervin Academy
2019–20 calendar; district report card—unrated (data integrity issues)
- George Gervin Academy: 6944 S. Sunbelt Dr., San Antonio, TX 78218; 210-568-8800; grades PK–12; school report card—unrated (data integrity issues)
- George Gervin Academy: 4205 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212; grades PK–5
- Ruth Jones McClendon Middle School: 3460 Northeast Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78218; grades 6–8; school report card—rated B
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will begin in the summer. To apply, download the enrollment packet.
Great Hearts Texas
Enrollment guide; district report card—rated B. Part of Great Hearts Academies; a Choose to Succeed partner.
- Great Hearts Forest Heights: 5538 Research Dr., San Antonio, TX 78240; 210-892-3665; grades K–6 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12; 2019–20 calendar
- Great Hearts Live Oak: grades K–7 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12 (map)
- Great Hearts Monte Vista South: 211 Belknap Pl., San Antonio, TX 78212; 210-888-9485; grades K–5; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated A
- Great Hearts Monte Vista North: 319 E. Mulberry Ave., San Antonio, Texas 78212; 210-888-9485; grades 6–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated A
- Great Hearts Northern Oaks: school profile blog post; 17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd., San Antonio, TX 78247; 210-888-9483; grades K–11 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated A
- Great Hearts Western Hills: 8702 Ingram Rd., San Antonio, TX 78245; 210-888-9488; grades K–6 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated F
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 13, 2019 and ended on December 13, 2019. The lottery occurred on January 8, 2020 and families started receiving offers beginning January 15, 2020.
Families may still apply online, but those applications will not be included in the lottery.
Harmony Public Schools—San Antonio
Enrollment guide coming soon; 2019–20 calendar; district report card—rated A. Part of Harmony Public Schools.
- Harmony School of Excellence San Antonio: 2015 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 (map); 210-645-7166; grades PK–5; school report card—rated C
- Harmony School of Innovation San Antonio: 8125 Glen Mont Dr., San Antonio, TX 78239 (map); 210-265-1715; grades PK–8; school report card—rated C
- Harmony Science Academy San Antonio: 8505 Lakeside Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78245 (map); 210-674-7788; grades 6–12; school report card—rated B
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 1, 2019 and will continue through February 10, 2020. Apply online.
Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design
Temporary location in the Buena Vista and Frio Street buildings at the UTSA downtown campus; in 2021, the school will return to the renovated Alameda Theater building at 318 W. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205; 210-226-4031; grades 9–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated B; district report card—rated B. Part of Henry Ford Learning Institute.
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will begin in the spring.
Heritage Academy of San Antonio
8750 Fourwinds Dr., Windcrest, TX 78239; 210-354-7753; grades PK–8; 2019–20 calendar; school report card grades PK–4—rated F on alternative standards; school report card grades 5–6—rated A on alternative standards; school report card grades 7–8—rated A on alternative standards; district report card—rated B on alternative standards.
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will begin in February. Apply online.
IDEA Public Schools
Enrollment guide; 2019–20 calendar; district report card—rated B. A Choose to Succeed partner.
- IDEA Brackenridge: 5555 Old Pearsall Rd., San Antonio, TX 78242; 210-239-4300; grades PK–3 & 6–8 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12; Academy school report card—not rated & College Prep school report card—rated B
- IDEA Burke: 10434 Marbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78245; 210-239-4650; grades PK–1 & 6 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12
- IDEA Carver: 217 Robinson Pl., San Antonio, TX 78202; 210-223-8885; grades K–12; Academy school report card—rated A & College Prep school report card—rated A
- IDEA Converse: 5160 Martinez, Converse, TX 78109; grades PK–1 & 6 in 2020–21, expanding to K–12
- IDEA Eastside: 2519 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio, TX 78220; 210-239-4800; grades K–10 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12; Academy school report card—rated C & College Prep school report card—rated B
- IDEA Ewing Halsell: 2523 W. Ansley Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78224; 210-239-4850; grades PK–3 & 6–8 in 2019–20, expanding to PK–12; Academy school report card—not rated & College Prep school report card—rated B
- IDEA Harvey E. Najim: 926 S. WW White Rd., San Antonio, TX 78220; 210-239-4900; grades PK–3 & 6–8 in 2019–20, expanding to PK–12; Academy school report card—rated C & College Prep school report card—rated D
- IDEA Hidden Meadow: 10138 Culebra Rd., San Antonio, TX 78250; grades PK–1 & 6 in 2020–21, expanding to K–12
- IDEA Ingram Hills: 3115 Majestic Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228; 210-529-3700; grades PK–2 & 6–7 in 2019–20, expanding to PK–12; Academy school report card—not rated & College Prep school report card—rated B
- IDEA Judson: 13427 Judson Rd., San Antonio, TX 78233; 210-529-3600; grades K–9 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12; Academy school report card—rated C & College Prep school report card—rated B
- IDEA Mays: 1210 Horal Dr., San Antonio, TX 78245; 210-529-3200; grades K–9 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12; Academy school report card—rated B & College Prep school report card—rated A
- IDEA Monterrey Park: 222 SW 39th St., San Antonio, TX 78237; 210-239-4200; grades K–11 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12; Academy school report card—rated B & College Prep school report card—rated B
- IDEA South Flores: 6919 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78221; 210-239-4150; grades PK–12; Academy school report card—rated A & College Prep school report card—rated A
- IDEA Walzem: 6130 Walzem Rd., San Antonio, TX 78239; 210-239-4600; grades K–11 in 2019–20, expanding to K–12; Academy school report card—rated B & College Prep school report card—rated B
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on September 1, 2019 and will continue through February 14, 2020. The lottery will be on February 15, 2020. Apply online.
Jubilee Academies
2019–20 calendar; district report card—rated C.
- Jubilee Highland Hills: 1515 Goliad Rd., San Antonio, TX 78223; 210-634-7590; grades PK–8; school report card—rated F
- Jubilee Highland Park: 901 E. Drexel Ave., San Antonio TX 78210; 210-801-8030; grades PK–8; school report card—rated C
- Jubilee Lake View University Prep: 325 Castroville Rd., San Antonio TX 78207; 210-963-3900; grades PK–12; school report card—rated F
- Jubilee San Antonio: 4427 Chandler, San Antonio TX 78222; 210-278-3880; grades K–12; school report card—rated D
- Jubilee Sendero: 5408 Daughtry Dr., San Antonio, TX 78238; 210-380-9583; grades PK–3
- Jubilee Westwood: 8038 W. Military Dr., San Antonio, TX 78227; 210-819-9387; grades PK–8
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 1, 2019 and will continue through February 10, 2020. Apply online.
KIPP Texas—San Antonio Public Schools
Enrollment guide; 2019–20 calendar (updated); district report card—rated B. Part of KIPP Texas; a Choose to Succeed partner.
- KIPP Aspire Academy: 239 Stark St., San Antonio, TX 78204; 210-735-7300; grades 5–8; school report card—rated B
- KIPP Camino Academy: 4343 W. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78237; 210-829-4200; grades 5–8; school report card—rated C
- KIPP Esperanza Primary: 239 Stark St., San Antonio, TX 78204; 210-888-6601; grades K–4; school report card—rated F
- KIPP Poder Academy: 128 S. Audubon Dr., San Antonio, TX 78212; 210-888-6513; grades 5–8; school report card—rated A
- KIPP Somos Collegiate: 731 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX 78201; grade 9 in 2019–20, expanding to 9–12
- KIPP Un Mundo Primary: 4343 W. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78237; 210-824-1905; grades K–4; school report card—rated F
- KIPP University Prep: 239 Stark St., San Antonio, TX 78204; 210-290-8720; grades 9–12; school report card—rated B
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 1, 2019 and will continue through February 21, 2020. The lottery will be March 2, 2020. Apply online.
Lighthouse Charter School
8138 Westshire Dr., San Antonio, TX 78227; 210-236-7693; grades PK–8; 2019–20 calendar; school report card grades PK–1—not rated; school report card grades 2–8—rated C; district report card—rated C.
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will begin in March.
New Frontiers Public Schools
2019–20 calendar; district report card—rated B.
- Frank L. Madla Accelerated Collegiate Academy: 4018 S. Presa St., San Antonio, TX 78223; 210-533-3655; grades K–8; school report card—rated C
- Frank L. Madla Early College High School: 1400 Villaret Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78224; 210-486-3686; grades 9–12; school report card—rated A
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year is happening now. Apply online.
Por Vida Academy Charter High School
1135 Mission Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78210; 210-775-1132; grades 9–12; school report card—rated C on alternative standards. Part of PVA Charter District; district report card—rated D on alternative standards.
Positive Solutions High School
1325 N. Flores St., Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78212; 210-299-1025; grades 9–12; school report card—rated D on alternative standards; district report card—rated D on alternative standards.
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will begin in the summer.
Premier High School
Part of ReponsiveEd; district report card—rated B on alternative standards.
- Premier High School San Antonio East: 8220 Windsor Cross, Windcrest, TX 78218; 210-650-0944; grades 9–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated A on alternative standards
- Premier High School San Antonio West: 6218 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78230; 830-587-4730; grades 9–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated A on alternative standards
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will begin in May. Apply online.
Promesa Academy Charter School
599 Merida St., San Antonio, TX 78207 (map); grades K–1 in 2020–21, expanding to K–5. A Choose to Succeed partner.
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 1 and will continue through February 10, 2020. Apply online.
San Antonio Can High School
1807 Centennial Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78211; 210-923-1226; grades 9–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated D on alternative standards. Part of Texans Can Academies; district report card—rated D on alternative standards.
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will begin in the summer. Apply online.
San Antonio ISD Choice Schools and Magnet Programs
SAISD Choice Schools enrollment guide. School calendars: 2019–20 calendar; IB calendar; Democracy Prep calendar; Lamar’s extended year calendar. District report card—rated B. Part of San Antonio ISD.
- Advanced Learning Academy (ALA): 621 W. Euclid Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 for grades PK–3; 210-738-9760; 637 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205 for grades 4–12; 210-738-9763; grades PK–12; school report card—rated B
- Ball Academy—dual language: 343 Koehler Dr., San Antonio, TX 78223; 210-438-6845; grades PK–8; school report card—rated D
- Barkley-Ruiz Elementary—project-based learning: 1111 S. Navidad St., San Antonio, TX 78207; 210-978-7940; grades PK–6; school report card—rated C
- Bonham Academy—dual language, environmental science, and fine arts: 925 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205; 210-228-3300; grades K–8; school report card—rated D
- Bowden Academy—dual language: 515 Willow St., San Antonio, TX 78202; 210-738-9770; grades PK–8; school report card—rated F
- Brackenridge High School—Media & Film Magnet and Early College High School: 400 Eagleland Dr., San Antonio, TX 78210; 210-228-1200; grades 9–12; school report card—rated B
- Briscoe Elementary (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme candidate school)—dual language: 2015 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204; 210-228-3305; grades PK–5; school report card—rated C
- Burbank High School—International Baccalaureate: 1002 Edwards St., San Antonio, TX 78204; 210-228-1210; grades 9–12; school report card—rated C
- CAST Med High School: 2601 Louis Bauer Dr., San Antonio, TX 78235; grade 9 in 2019–20, expanding to 9–12; part of the CAST network
- CAST Tech High School: 637 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205; 210-554-2700; grades 9–11 in 2019–20, expanding to 9–12; school report card—rated B; part of the CAST network
- Davis Middle School—STEM: 4702 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78220; 210-978-7920; grades 6–8; school report card—rated D
- Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus—dual language: 1950 Rigsby Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210; 210-438-6875; grades PK–6 in 2019–20, expanding to PK–8; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated D
- Edison High School—Health Professions Magnet: 701 Santa Monica Dr., San Antonio, TX 78212; 210-738-9720; grades 9–12; school report card—rated C
- Fenwick Academy (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme candidate school)—dual language: 1930 Waverly Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228; 210-438-6540; grades PK–8; school report card—rated D
- Fox Tech High School—Health Professions Magnet, Judge Andy Mireles Law Magnet, Nursing P-TECH: 637 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205; 210-738-9730; grades 9–12; school report card—rated A
- Gates Elementary: 510 Morningview Dr., San Antonio, TX 78220; 210-738-9780; grades PK–6; school report card—rated B
- Gonzales Early Childhood Education Center: 518 E. Magnolia Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212; 210-438-6830; grades PK3–PK4; school report card—rated D
- Harris Middle School—International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme: 325 Pruitt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78204; 210-228-1220; grades 6–8; school report card—rated F
- Hawthorne Academy—visual arts, citizenship, ethics: 115 W. Josephine St., San Antonio, TX 78212; 210-738-9795; grades K–8; school report card—rated D
- Highlands High School—Engineering Institute: 3118 Elgin Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210; 210-438-6800; grades 9–12; school report card—rated C
- Sam Houston High School—Cyber P-TECH USA: 4635 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78220; 210-978-7900; grades 9–12; school report card—rated C
- Huppertz Elementary (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme candidate school): 247 Bangor Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228; 210-438-6580; grades PK–5; school report card—rated F
- Irving Dual Language Academy: 1300 Delgado St., San Antonio, TX 78207; 210-738-9740; grades PK–3 in 2019–20, expanding to PK–8; school report card—rated C
- Jefferson High School—International Baccalaureate: 723 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201; 210-438-6570; grades 9–12; school report card—rated C
- Martin Luther King Academy—arts integration: 3501 M.L. King Dr., San Antonio, TX 78220; 210-978-7935; grades K–8; school report card—rated B
- Lamar Elementary—project-based learning, social-emotional learning, dual language, extended school year: 201 Parland Pl., San Antonio, TX 78209; 210-738-9800; grades PK3–6; school report card—rated D
- Lanier High School—Automotive Technology, ACE Advanced Academy: 1514 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207; 210-978-7910; grades 9–12; school report card—rated C
- Longfellow Middle School (International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme candidate school): 1130 Sunshine Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228; 210-438-6520; grades 6–8; school report card—rated F
- Phoenix Middle College at St. Philip’s College Southwest Campus: 800 Quintana Rd., San Antonio, TX 78211; 210-486-7132; grades 11–12; school report card—rated F
- Rhodes Middle School—Media and Technology Magnet: 3000 Tampico St., San Antonio, TX 78207; 210-978-7925; grades 6–8; school report card—rated C
- Rodriguez Elementary School—dual language, Montessori; 3626 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207; 210-554-2660; opening 2020–21 with grades PK3–1 (ages 3–6); (the previous school on that campus had a school report card, but take this with a grain of salt, because the school is being relaunched)
- St. Philip’s Early College High School: 1801 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio, TX 78203; 210-486-2406; grades 9–12; school report card—rated A
- Steele Montessori Academy: 722 Haggin St., San Antonio, TX 78210; 210-438-6870; grades PK3–3 in 2019–20, expanding to PK3–6 (ages 3–12); school report card—rated D
- Texans Can Academy at Highlands High School: 3118 Elgin Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210; 210-426-6808; grades 9–12; school report card—rated F on alternative standards; by referral
- Travis Early College High School: 1915 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212; 210-738-9830; grades 9–12; school report card—rated A
- Twain Dual Language Academy: 2411 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212; 210-738-9745; grades PK3–5 in 2019–20; expanding to PK–8; school report card—rated A
- Woodlawn Academy—International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme: 1717 W. Magnolia Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201; 210-438-6560; grades K–8; school report card—rated D
- Woodlawn Hills Elementary (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme candidate school)—dual language: 110 W. Quill Dr., San Antonio, TX 78228; 210-438-6565; grades PK–5; school report card—rated D
- Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Wheatley (YMLA): 415 Gabriel St., San Antonio, TX 78202; 210-354-9652; grades 4–10 in 2019–20, expanding to 4–12; school report card—rated B
- Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA): 2123 W. Huisache Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201; 210-438-6525; grades 6–12; school report card—rated A; selective admission process
- Young Women’s Leadership Academy Primary at Page (YWLA Primary): 401 Berkshire Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210; 210-438-6525; grades K–1 in 2019–20, expanding to K–5; (the previous school on that campus had a school report card, but take this with a grain of salt, because the school has been relaunched)
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 5, 2019 and will continue through January 31, 2020. Apply online.
San Antonio Preparatory Charter School (SA Prep)
Campus will be located near the intersection of N. Foster Rd. and Summer Fest Dr. (map); 210-473-2698; opening in 2020–21; grades 5–6 in 2020–21, expanding to grades 5–12. A Choose to Succeed partner.
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 1, 2019 and will continue through February 10, 2020. Apply online.
School of Excellence in Education
2019–20 calendar; district report card—rated B.
- Kelley Elementary: 802 Oblate Dr., San Antonio, TX 78216; 210-431-9881, ext. 3700; grades PK–6; school report card—rated C
- Lee Academy: 1826 Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78213; 210-431-9881; grades 9–12; school report card—rated B
- Saenz Junior High: 1826 Basse Rd., San Antonio, X 78213; 210-431-9881; grades 7–8; school report card—rated C
- Walker Elementary: 500 I-35 N., San Antonio, TX 78218; 210-654-4411; grades PK–6; school report card—rated F
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will begin in the summer. Apply online.
School of Science and Technology (SST)
Enrollment guide. 2019–20 calendar; district report card (incl. Alamo & SA)—rated B; district report card (incl. Discovery & Northwest)—rated A. A Choose to Succeed partner.
- School of Science and Technology Alamo: 11214 N. Weidner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78233 (map); 210-657-6400; grades PK–8; school report card—rated A
- School of Science and Technology Discovery: 5707 Bandera Rd., Leon Valley, TX 78238; 210-543-1111; grades K–8; school report card—rated B
- School of Science and Technology Hill Country: 9100 TX-1604 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78254 (map); 210-350-8943; grades PK–6
- School of Science and Technology Northwest: 12042 Culebra Rd., San Antonio, TX 78253 (map); 210-763-1713; grades PK–6; school report card—rated A
- School of Science and Technology San Antonio: 1450 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78209; 210-804-0222; grades 6–12; school report card—rated A
Open enrollment for the 2020–21 school year began on November 1, 2019 and will continue through February 10, 2020. Apply online.
Southwest ISD Choice Schools
District report card—rated B. Part of Southwest ISD.
- CAST STEM High School: 4495 SW Verano Pkwy., Von Ormy, TX 78073 (map); 210-623-6539; grades 9–10 in 2019–20, expanding to 9–12; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated B. Part of the CAST network.
Applications for the 2020–21 school year were due January 17, 2020, but you may still apply online.
Southwest Preparatory School
2019–20 calendar; district report card—rated D
- New Directions: 1258 Austin Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78209; 210-829-8017; grades 6–12; school report card—rated B on alternative standards
- Southwest Preparatory School Northeast: 1258 Austin Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78209; 210-829-8017; grades PK–5; school report card—rated F
- Southwest Preparatory School Northwest: 6535 Culebra Rd., San Antonio, TX 78220; 210-432-2634; grades 7–12; school report card—rated A on alternative standards
- Southwest Preparatory School Northwest Elementary: 4151 Culebra Rd., San Antonio, TX 78228; 210-819-7860; grades PK–5; school report card—rated F
- Southwest Preparatory School Seguin Elementary: 2400 E. Walnut, Seguin, TX 78155; 830-549-5930; grades PK–7; 2019–20 calendar; school report card—rated F
- Southwest Preparatory School Southeast: 735 S. WW White Rd., San Antonio, TX 78220; 210-333-1403; grades PK–12; school report card—rated C
Enrollment for the 2020–21 school year will begin in March. Apply online.
We hope this guide to charter schools in San Antonio helps you find the right schools for your children.
Hello,
I’m Teresa new to the San Antonio Texas area from North Carolina and Ohio, I have a 6 year old son names Dustan and I’m looking for the best school that fits him, I had some questions pertaining bus routes if any, we live near the medical army post center area, hours child attends school how the schedule usually works, the breaks the child has attending the school, I would like more information on what your school offers that a public or any other school doesn’t ,please contact me if possible if u can help in anyway find the best charter school in my area thank you!
How would I find an updated list of charter schools in San Antonio? And are there any others planning on opening up next fall?
Any schools near by stone oak?
For Stone Oak families, Great Hearts Northern Oaks, BASIS, and EKHLA are within range. Keep your ears open for more charter school options outside Loop 1604 that may be in the works.
What charter school would you recommend for special needs children with ADHD and high functioning Autism, special needs?
Are you a member of Facebook? The discussion group is a great place to ask questions like that:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SACharterMomsDiscussion/
My son is on the autism spectrum and is doing well at Great Hearts. Going on school tours and meeting with the special education coordinator at each school is a good way to do research and reach a comfort level with the idea of sending your child to a different school.
I can’t seem to find any schools in the SA area that focus on music and/or the arts. Thinking of moving to SA but my daughter is a musician and currently enrolled at a specialized music programming school and looking for something comparable. She’s in middle school. Do you know of anything like this? Her current school incorporates the arts into every subject matter, and she is an honors student.
Hi, I am a teacher certified in the state of OK, and I am moving to San Antonio. I have taught in Texas prior to now, but let my certificate expire. So I can no longer teach in public schools without proving 150 hours of professional development, which is required to reinstate my certificate. Before I take the time to apply for other types of schools, can you tell me if there are charter schools that do not specifically require a Texas certificate, but would allow me to teach with the one I have from OK? I would really appreciate any information you could give me!
Thanks,
Sherry Maddux
My understanding is that you will have a wide range of options. To get more information, you may wish to contact Educate 210 https://educate210.org/ or the Texas Charter Schools Association https://txcharter.schoolspring.com/
Looking for kindergarden, looking for the best school and SAFE
anything near to Sea world area?
I am interested in a Middle School that has a zero tolerance for bullying and may also have a focus on mental health awareness.
Thank you!