S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Von Ormy sits on the rural southwestern edge of San Antonio, where the city gives way to open land and tight-knit communities with deep military and working-class roots — and Barrera Veterans Elementary fits right in. Named in honor of a fallen soldier, the school carries a sense of purpose that goes beyond test scores, with math performance that stands out well above average and a community that clearly takes education seriously. Families looking for a smaller, values-driven school within reach of San Antonio's job market and amenities, without the congestion of the city proper, will find a lot to like here.