The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in English language arts. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Prelude Preparatory Charter School
Prelude Preparatory Charter School is a young, growing charter district in Bexar County serving students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, with plans to expand to sixth grade in the coming year. The school opened in 2021 on San Antonio's Southside and has been adding grades annually as part of a longer-term goal to build a full preK-8 program. It currently enrolls a small population of students across its grade band.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of Black, Asian, and white students. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner enrollment were not available, limiting a full picture of economic need and language background at the school.
In state testing results from 2024-25, the school's performance varies by subject and grade. In English language arts, fourth-grade students showed notably stronger proficiency, while fifth-graders performed moderately. Third graders and fifth graders were closer to the middle in ELA. Math proficiency rates across all tested grades fall in the low-to-mid range. Science results, available only for fifth grade, were particularly low. Overall, the school's proficiency index places it above the median among Bexar County's districts, a strength given its very recent entry into tested grades and small cohort sizes. The school has earned multiple Texas Education Agency academic distinction designations for achievement and growth in reading, math, science, and postsecondary readiness, and publicly reported a B accountability rating from the state.
One area that stands out in the data is chronic absenteeism. The school's rate is in the bottom quartile among county districts, meaning attendance is a challenge that a parent may want to look into further with the school. This could reflect operational factors, transportation, or family circumstances affecting the student population.
Per-pupil spending at the school is in the upper half of the county range, suggesting the school allocates substantial resources to instruction and operations. Graduation rate data do not apply because the school does not yet serve high school grades.
For families considering Prelude Prep, the trajectory matters. The school is still in its expansion phase, now old enough to have tested grades and measurable results but young enough that academic performance should be monitored over time. The decision to build toward middle school on the same campus means a child enrolled now could potentially stay through elementary without a transfer, a structural advantage for continuity. The small enrollment and the fact that it serves only the youngest grades currently mean this is a different pathway than a traditional neighborhood school or a larger charter serving a full K-12 span.
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