Public schools in Helotes, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Helotes, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,223
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Helotes public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Helotes, TX: 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,223 students, an average of 871 per school. The largest campus is O'Connor H S (2,535 students), and the largest elementary school is Kuentz El (517).
Northside ISD operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 22% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Helotes
Elementary schools in Helotes
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beard El Northside ISD | PK–05 | 499 | 13.9:1 | |
| Helotes El Northside ISD | PK–05 | 316 | 14.4:1 | |
| Kuentz El Northside ISD | PK–05 | 517 | 12.3:1 | |
| Los Reyes El Northside ISD | PK–05 | 438 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Helotes
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Connor H S Northside ISD | 09–12 | 2,535 | 17.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Helotes
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Invictus Great Hearts Texas · Charter | KG–10 | 918 | 22.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.8%
- Hispanic59.4%
- Black2.5%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Helotes schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,223 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Helotes
How many public schools are in Helotes, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Helotes: 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,223 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Helotes?
Schools with an address in Helotes belong to 2 education agencies, led by Northside ISD (5 schools), Great Hearts Texas (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Helotes?
O'Connor H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Helotes, with 2,535 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Helotes?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Helotes are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Great Hearts Invictus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Helotes schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Helotes public schools is 14.2:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Helotes guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities