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Discovery School of San Antonio

Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–1

San Antonio, TX

222 Salem Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools in Texas
  • The smallest classes of any independent school in San Antonio

In San Antonio, Texas, Discovery School of San Antonio is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 1st grade. About 29 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools in Texas. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 170 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–1
Students
29
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools in Texas (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of independent elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 68 independent elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    36’19–2033’21–2229’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K90
    K18
    111

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino48%
    White34%
    Asian14%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Discovery School of San Antonio whether it takes part.

    More about Texas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Discovery School of San Antonio

    What grades does Discovery School of San Antonio serve?

    Discovery School of San Antonio serves grades Pre-K–1.

    How many students attend Discovery School of San Antonio?

    About 29 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Discovery School of San Antonio?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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