Palo Alto El
San Antonio, TX · South San Antonio ISD · Grades PK-5
3,697th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 16%▲ Improving
Palo Alto El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palo Alto El 3,697th 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 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 16th in 2025 — improving.
Palo Alto El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 208 students tested
Palo Alto El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 531 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.5% | 93.8% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Palo Alto El
Typical home value $133K in zip 78211 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Palo Alto El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Roy Benavidez ElSouth San Antonio ISD · 0.5 mi away3,130th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 41% - 2Bob Hope ElSouthwest ISD · 0.9 mi away3,695th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 28% - 3IDEA Ewing Halsell AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 1.1 mi away · charter3,205th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 26% - 3Hutchins ElSouth San Antonio ISD · 1.3 mi away3,519th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 34% - 4Price ElSouth San Antonio ISD · 1.8 mi away2,719th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 48% - 1Miguel Carrillo Jr ElSouth San Antonio ISD · 1.8 mi away4,286th of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 22% - 2Spicewood Park ElSouthwest ISD · 2 mi away3,614th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 3Gillette ElHarlandale ISD · 2.1 mi away3,428th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palo Alto El in?
Palo Alto El is part of the South San Antonio ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Palo Alto El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palo Alto El 3,697th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Palo Alto El?
Hispanic 94%, White 3%, Black 2% (531 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palo Alto El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78211 is $133K 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.