De Zavala Elementary

De Zavala Elementary sits in the heart of San Antonio's historically rich west side, a neighborhood deeply rooted in Latino culture and community pride. The school serves a population that faces real economic challenges, and while test scores reflect those broader struggles, families here are close-knit and the area itself is full of character — think local taquerias, murals, and a strong sense of place that's hard to find elsewhere. Families who are deeply embedded in this community and looking for a school that reflects their neighborhood's identity will feel at home here, even as the school continues to work toward stronger academic outcomes.