Highland Forest El
San Antonio, TX · East Central ISD · Grades PK-5
1,328th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 70%▲ Improving
Highland Forest El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Forest El 1,328th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 70% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — improving.
Highland Forest El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 300 students tested
Highland Forest El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 677 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.4% | 84.2% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 6.6% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| White | 5.9% | 6.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Highland Forest El
Typical home value $187K in zip 78223 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highland Forest El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Compass Rose Legacy ElCompass Rose Public Schools · 1.1 mi away · charter4,098th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 23% - 3Schenck ElSan Antonio ISD · 1.1 mi away3,131st of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 35% - 1Pecan Valley ElEast Central ISD · 1.4 mi away4,095th of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 27% - 5Salado ElEast Central ISD · 1.5 mi away2,426th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 44% - 6Mission AcademySan Antonio ISD · 2 mi away2,164th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 44% - 2Jubilee Highland HillsJubilee Academies · 2 mi away · charter3,818th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 26% - 1Highland Hills ElSan Antonio ISD · 2.1 mi away4,118th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 25% - 2Charles C Ball ElSan Antonio ISD · 2.6 mi away · charter3,817th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Forest El in?
Highland Forest El is part of the East Central ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Highland Forest El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Forest El 1,328th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Forest El?
Hispanic 84%, Black 7%, White 6%, Two or more races 2% (677 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Forest El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78223 is $187K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.