School choice in San Antonio
Every family deserves a
school that fits their child.
Choose to Succeed believes that where you live shouldn't determine the quality of your child's education. San Antonio families now have more high-performing options than ever — tuition-free public charter schools and affordable private schools through the state's TEFA program.
Public charter schools
Tuition-free. Open to all. High-performing.
Charter schools are publicly funded, independently operated schools that are free to attend and open to every student — no selective admissions, no tuition. If demand exceeds seats, a public lottery is held.
What makes charter schools different?
Charter schools have the same academic and financial accountability as traditional public schools, but enjoy autonomy over curriculum design, staffing, and budget — allowing each school to build a distinctive model that works for its students.
Who attends charter schools?
Charter schools serve all students, including English language learners and students requiring accommodations. Nationally, charter school demographics closely mirror those of traditional public schools.
How are charter schools held accountable?
Texas charters are held to the same state and federal academic standards as traditional public schools. A charter will be revoked after three consecutive years of poor academic or financial performance.
Private schools via TEFA
Affordable private options, funded by the state.
The Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program allows eligible families to use state funding to attend participating private schools — making quality private education accessible regardless of income.
State-funded scholarships
TEFA accounts are funded by the state, not families.
Flexible options
Participating private schools span a range of models and missions.
More than just tuition payments
TEFA scholarships can be used to pay for a wide range of allowable expenses, beyond tuition.
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Our impact
Growing great schools across Bexar County
52,000
students served in 2025–26
18
charter school networks
4
TEFA private school partners
14 years
advancing great options for families
2011–12: 881 students, 3 schools2025–26: 52,000 students, 19 networks