K-12 Districts in the San Antonio Area

2018 Best Places to Teach in the San Antonio AreaAbout this List

Explore the best school districts to teach. Ranking factors include teacher salaries, teacher tenure, teacher absenteeism, student-teacher ratio, as well as the district's Niche grades for Overall, Administration, Safety, and Resources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Alamo Heights Independent School District
School District
San Antonio, TX
10
1 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Senior: Alamo Heights High School allows their students to be involved in a number of different activities at the same time. Whether it be athletics, fine arts or other school clubs all the faculty is very aware of the activities going on and are able to accommodate students who have a lot going on in their very busy schedules. The faculty itself is beyond what I've seen in many other high schools in the area, the majority of the teachers love what they are teaching and you can tell in their curriculum. The academic faculty is outstanding and the faculty that are coaches and/or teachers for the fine arts are all very invested in their jobs and you can see that through the way their students perform on the field and through their instruments. Overall a fantastic high school and so glad that I was able to attend for all four years of my high school career.
Read 10 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
A+
Teachers
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$55,575 Average Teacher Salary
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Lackland Independent School District
School District
San Antonio, TX
2
2 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Freshman: Lackland Independent School District is a small school, which is a positive. I enjoy the low student teacher ratio, the academic support, and I feel safe because the school is on a military installation. The school also offers a variety of sports and extracurricular activities. Of course, It would be nice if there were more food options for breakfast and lunch, more information about scholarships for college and more support for athletics. Overall, Lackland Independent School District is an excellent school.
Read 2 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
A
Teachers
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$57,027 Average Teacher Salary
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Fort Sam Houston Independent School District
School District
San Antonio, TX
3
3 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Alum: Fort Sam Houston School District is one with a excellent academics program. There were plenty of ways to get tutoring and one on one help with any of problems I was having with school work. I would say the only thing that needs improve is accepting every student for who they are and letting them express themselves. The administration seldom listened to the students when they had ideas that were actually really bright ideas. It was more of, if you weren't popular or excelling academically, you got pushed to the side.
Read 3 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
A
Teachers
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$52,701 Average Teacher Salary
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Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District
School District
Schertz, TX
20
4 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Senior: I grew up and spent all 13 years of official school years in the school district of Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD and i must admit it was humbling. Not only dd the teachers inspire me, but the staff as well. Each and very person i met working for this wonderfully welcome district had smiles on their faces from mooring to night. I was taught the morality's of respect, love, and responsibility alongside the core material. I loved growing with this community while having the chance to meet new people and bond with new teachers and administrators. This district has successfully prepared for the years to come in college. I would love to thank this district for its principles or hard word and dedication, they have really impacted my life for the best.
Read 20 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
A
Teachers
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$51,466 Average Teacher Salary
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North East Independent School District
School District
San Antonio, TX
122
5 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Parent: My two high school sons have attended NEISD since kindergartner and we have received a great support from elementary through high school. Specially, in elementary when my oldest son needed help the most due to his Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Very positive experience!
Read 122 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
A
Teachers
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$52,390 Average Teacher Salary
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Northside Independent School District (San Antonio)
School District
San Antonio, TX
398
6 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Junior: I had an amazing time of my life while in the Northside Independent School District. The administration is amazing and the student body is wonderful. I had did have some hard times but who doesn’t? One thing that I would change about NISD is the limitation on school spirit at the football games. The students love to get crazy! Other than that, there’s nothing I would change!
Read 398 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
A+
Teachers
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$51,061 Average Teacher Salary
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Keystone School
Private School
San Antonio, TX
PK, K-12
44
Junior: Keystone is an amazing school with incredible teachers and academics. I feel completely prepared to take on college having had the experience and nurturing I've had. Thanks, Keystone!
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
495 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Boerne Independent School District
School District
Boerne, TX
21
7 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Junior: Being new to Boerne High School as an incoming junior, I did not expect the environment of students and staff to be so friendly and helpful! My counselor was always very supportive in my academic needs, and many of my teachers were eager to help. I found my home in the theatre department of BHS; it was AMAZING. There's also some great events the school has to boost morale, and sports events get really exciting.

Overall, most teachers push you to be your best self and there's something for everyone at Boerne High, whether it be the art, architecture, floral design, student leadership, math clubs, and much more.

I would definitely recommend Boerne High School to creative, driven students!
Read 21 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
A
Teachers
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$49,294 Average Teacher Salary
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Randolph Field Independent School District
School District
Randolph A F B, TX
8
8 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Senior: Small school means big opportunity for participation. Played 3 varsity sports, maintained a 4.0, and earned 32 college credits!
Read 8 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
A+
Teachers
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$48,700 Average Teacher Salary
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Southwest Independent School District
School District
San Antonio, TX
74
9 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Junior: I have attended SWISD since I was in elementary and could not have asked for a better school district. The teachers I have had were always encouraging and supportive. My elementary, Sky Harbour is an amazing school! They have many clubs that the students can join, like the Drama Club which is very successful and impactful. Southwest and Southwest Legacy high school are very strong in their school culture.
Read 74 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
B
Teachers
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$51,361 Average Teacher Salary
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East Central Independent School District
School District
San Antonio, TX
49
10 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Senior: My experience overall at East Central High School was pretty good and something that I'll never forget and look back on it. The community was great, it was welcoming and a calm area minus the road kill. Sports were amazing and really made the best of my high school experience. Our athletic directing staff were so caring for every single athlete. Education was definitely a plus, teachers go out there way to make sure every student has the help they need. Diversity plays a big role in any college while East Central we have exchange students here, all races so we all get an opportunity to meet and enjoy each others company. I believe we should change the equal share of support, football gets cheerleaders, pep rallies, etc. Track gets nothing as that such unless we ask months in advance. If they had the same support that did with football I personally believe our sports would be a lot more appreciative.
Read 49 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
A-
Teachers
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$51,129 Average Teacher Salary
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Comal Independent School District
School District
New Braunfels, TX
25
11 Best Places to Teach in San Antonio Area
Alum: Comal ISD truly cares about their students! I only went to this district for 2 years, but beforehand I went to a terrible school district and learning program. Comal ISD has advanced learning tactics to challenge their students and not to mention they have some of the best, most caring educators I've ever come across. The area is expensive, but well worth it. I've personally never struggled in school, but my brother has and needs that extra attention in which his school gives and now he loves school! Highly recommend Comal ISD for anybody!
Read 25 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
A-
Teachers
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$44,769 Average Teacher Salary
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Harlandale Independent School District
School District
San Antonio, TX
33
Senior: I love Harlandale, I am so lucky to have been in this district since I was a freshman. The school spirit is not like any other school, it's pure. We support every sport and club, we are one big family. I would like to see the administration involvement changed. Us students love doing activities together and we would love to have the teachers and administration join in on the fun and have all around school spirit!
Read 33 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
A-
Teachers
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$49,175 Average Teacher Salary
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The Village School
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
114
Alum: It's a school like no other thanks to the incredible diversity that one would not expect to find in Texas. The people are extremely interesting due to having lived around the world and many lifelong friends are made here. It's a community and you will find a Viking anywhere you go! It's an extremely expensive school and as the school continues to grow some of the community and the excellent level of teachers seems to go down, but it is still a great school academically.
Read 114 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
1,750 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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South San Antonio Independent School District
School District
San Antonio, TX
28
Senior: The school's culture and diversity are highly valued among the students'. It is a school that offers opportunities that are career-oriented, like ACE Mentor Program, FFA, Robotics, Audio Video Productions, Philosophical Science, etc. There are a vast majority of clubs & organizations, such as Immigration Reform committee, ACE Mentor Program, Interact Club, Story-tellers, etc. South San Antonio ISD has given students' a brighter future and the accessibility of opportunities despite coming from the south side of San Antonio. South San has given the students the experience that they will never forget. This could not have been done without the support from the faculty and staff, and most importantly, the community.
Read 28 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
A-
Teachers
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$52,726 Average Teacher Salary
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Medina Valley Independent School District
School District
Castroville, TX
20
Senior: I love that Medina Valley provides a safe environment, and is close knit. The teachers and staff are a huge support, and they genuinely care about what grades the students earn, and where they are headed after graduation. The 'strict' protocols students have to abide by, are lessons in themselves. An example would be, carrying around an ID in school now is a huge drag, but later on when students need to carry their ID's, they will remember and reminisce on how carrying an ID was so horrible. The students and staff have a great relationship, making the learning process run smoothly. The small school has a perk, it's easier to find classes! Overall, Medina Valley is, "the best high school in Texas!"
Read 20 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
A-
Teachers
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$45,524 Average Teacher Salary
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San Antonio Independent School District
School District
San Antonio, TX
135
Alum: San Antonio school district had so many resources available to us to get us prepared for college. We were even enrolled in an Alamo college before we graduated! Several universities came to visit and we were exposed to many opportunities. The food wasn’t great, and the administration was a little tougher than in other areas I had attended school in, but overall SAISD really cared about the success of their graduates.
Read 135 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
B
Teachers
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$51,765 Average Teacher Salary
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La Vernia Independent School District
School District
La Vernia, TX
9
Junior: La Vernia High School has the most school spirit out of the three High schools I've been in. It has made my high school experience amazing! I am so glad that I had the opportunity to attend this school.
Read 9 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
A-
Teachers
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$47,932 Average Teacher Salary
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New Braunfels Independent School District
School District
New Braunfels, TX
19
Alum: Great school! Non-existent violence, energetic atmosphere and tons of school spirit. New Braunfels high school was definitely a wonderful experience and would highly recommend families to enroll their children at that institution.
Read 19 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
B+
Teachers
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$47,772 Average Teacher Salary
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Marion Independent School District
School District
Marion, TX
5
Senior: I loved Marion High School! It is made up of a very tight-knit, intimate community with exceptional school spirit and amazing teachers and administrators who's primary mission is to see to it that all students succeed. Though I wish the population was more diverse, I was still satisfied with my time at MHS.
Read 5 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
B
Teachers
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$42,784 Average Teacher Salary
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Judson Independent School District
School District
Live Oak, TX
57
Alum: Judson ISD is a very good school district on account of its diversity, great sports programs, great teachers, and good safety protocols. With its diversity comes different point of views and ways to learn, which can help students thrive academically due to the various methods of teaching and learning. On top of very good academics Judson ISD also has amazing sports programs especially the high schools, and those programs are a good way for a child to learn how to be a part of a team, set academic standards (because it's no pass no play), and take steps toward being a leader in the community by engaging in community service. Judson ISD also has a good safety protocol, so there's no need to worry about the little ones or older children while they're at school. When you take all this into account you will realize exactly why Judson ISD is a very good school district, it excels in all the important things that will make your child a better overall person.
Read 57 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
C+
Teachers
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$42,740 Average Teacher Salary
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School of Science & Technology Discovery
School District
Leon Valley, TX
2
Middle School Student: It's a pretty decent school, but it really caters to a specific type of student. I have peers who struggle because they won't put in the time or effort to do their work. The only thing I think needs to change is administration. This 2016-2017 school year was the first year that I've been here (I've been going here since the 2013-2014 school year) where I felt they weren't scared to hold back students and I think it's great. The students that I personally knew that were held back were students who deserved it. However, I feel like they're still too lenient. There are students here who never put in any effort and horrible towards their teachers, yet they're still allowed to attend there even though they should have been expelled a long time ago. They always tell us that "we are lucky to go here because their waiting list is currently long and that they could easily replace us." Yet they never actually do that and there are kids who definitely deserve to be here instead.
Read 2 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
B+
Teachers
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$30,053 Average Teacher Salary
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Edgewood Independent School District (San Antonio)
School District
San Antonio, TX
16
Alum: Edgewood is a great district! The teachers and staff are loving, caring, and extremely helpful. The atmosphere is so wonderful.
Read 16 Reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
C+
Teachers
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$48,349 Average Teacher Salary
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Brooks Academy of Science & Engineering
School District
San Antonio, TX
16
Parent: As a parent of a Brooks Academy student I am pleased with the academic curriculum which allows my child to challenge his intelligence in ways that are unimaginable. Compared to other schools they have attended in the past, I feel my child has learned so much and shown his full potential. I am proud to say he will be graduating this year from this academy with honors. The only downside I see is the staff not staying there for too long. Has nothing to do with students they do great work with them. I say this from experience cause my child was receiving letters from universities since he was in 10th grade! you don't see this very often.
Read 16 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
B
Teachers
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$35,891 Average Teacher Salary
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Somerset Independent School District
School District
Somerset, TX
14
Parent: I moved to Somerset my freshman year of high school because I heard about the great academic and college readiness program they had known as GEAR UP. Ever since I moved to Somerset my grades have been A's and B's and I have been involved in many organizations to increase my leadership skills.Moving was the best decision I've had, on the other hand, I would like to see more parent involvement because they do not know of the requirements they need to do in-order for their children to go to college.
Read 14 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
C-
Teachers
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$43,775 Average Teacher Salary
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Southside Independent School District
School District
San Antonio, TX
30
Senior: I love southside because of its diverse community, you learn a lot about everyone. The teachers are helpful with everyone and are very encouraging when it comes to academics. Southside has a very postitive environment making it easy to learn and pay attention in your classes. I couldn't have asked for a better school to attend to!
Read 30 Reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
C
Teachers
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$47,696 Average Teacher Salary
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Alamo Heights Independent School District

Lackland Independent School District

Fort Sam Houston Independent School District

Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District

North East Independent School District

Northside Independent School District (San Antonio)

Keystone School

Boerne Independent School District

Randolph Field Independent School District

Southwest Independent School District

East Central Independent School District

Comal Independent School District

Harlandale Independent School District

The Village School

South San Antonio Independent School District

Medina Valley Independent School District

San Antonio Independent School District

La Vernia Independent School District

New Braunfels Independent School District

Marion Independent School District

Judson Independent School District

School of Science & Technology Discovery

Edgewood Independent School District (San Antonio)

Brooks Academy of Science & Engineering

Somerset Independent School District

Southside Independent School District