Whether you’re just starting a family or moving to a new home, parents across Texas are always looking for the best schools to send their children. Luckily for folks in San Antonio, a new list has unveiled the best schools in the Alamo City.
U.S. News and World Report has released its list of the best high schools in the San Antonio area for 2026-27. With dozens of schools to pick from, the report named BASIS San Antonio – Shavano Campus as the No. 1 high school in the entire San Antonio area.
BASIS San Antonio – Shavano Campus serves grades 6-12 and serves 371 high school-level students in grades 9-12. Located at 4114 Lockhill Selma Road, San Antonio, TX 78249, the school landed an overall score of 99.68 out of 100, making it the No. 8 high school in Texas and No. 57 in the nation.
With a 99% graduation rate, BASIS San Antonio – Shavano Campus has the No. 1 college readiness rank in Texas, ranked No. 2 on the college curriculum breadth index and No. 7 on the state assessment proficiency ranking. As far as students, the charter school is 54% male and 46% female, with demographics consisting of 44.9% Asian, 26.2% Hispanic, 18.3% white, 5.3% two or more races, 5% Black, and 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Hill Country College Prep High School in Bulverde, Health Careers High School and IDEA Carver College Preparatory rounded out the top 5 schools in the San Antonio area.
This article originally published at Texas high school ranks among nation’s best, tops San Antonio list.