Consider Bexar County
Why San Antonio is the
right place to grow.
Bexar County is one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States — with surging population, booming housing development, and a cost of living that makes sustainable operations possible. If you run a high-performing school network, San Antonio is ready for you.
Start a conversationWhy operators choose San Antonio
The conditions are right
New housing = new families
Rapidly developing suburbs in the north, south, east, and west of the city are generating demand for quality schools in neighborhoods that don't yet have them.
Affordable to operate
Lower real estate costs, competitive labor market, and Texas's lack of a state income tax make San Antonio a financially sustainable place to scale.
Unmet demand is documented
Consistent growth across many of our portfolio schools demonstrates that families are actively seeking better options than what's currently available.
Strong civic infrastructure
A network of local foundations, philanthropists, and civic leaders is ready to support new quality schools with relationships, funding, and advocacy.
How CtS supports new operators
More than a funder — a true partner
We work actively with highly promising and proven school operators to help their expansion into Bexar County.
1
Exploratory conversation
We learn about your model, results, and vision for San Antonio.
2
Community fit assessment
We help identify neighborhoods with the greatest unmet need aligned to your model.
3
Partnership agreement
We define shared goals, support commitments, and accountability structures.
4
Launch & ongoing support
Advocacy, enrollment support, and community introductions as you open your doors.
What we look for in partners
Demonstrated academic results, ideally in comparable demographics
Strong financials and a sound financial plan
Track record of leadership success growing schools, and a seasoned leader to launch new schools
A model that answers an unmet need, and realistic early assumptions about enrollment
Bexar County by the numbers
A fast-growing region hungry for better school options
26%
population growth since 2010 — one of the fastest large counties in Texas
42,500+
new private housing units permitted 2022–2025
9% below
national average cost of living. It gets better: housing is 25% cheaper than the U.S. average
361,278
K–12 students enrolled in Bexar County public schools (and growing)
34.8
median age — one of the youngest large cities in Texas