Ayala and Associates Driving School
San Antonio, Texas
Reviews
Mona Dizon
5 Aug 2026
REPORT
I want to thank Mr. Alonzo for being so patient and understanding. Even though I struggled with English, he still took the time to understand me and made me feel comfortable throughout the road test. ...
I want to thank Mr. Alonzo for being so patient and understanding. Even though I struggled with English, he still took the time to understand me and made me feel comfortable throughout the road test. I'm really grateful that I chose to take my road test here. It was definitely worth it. Thank you so much, Mr. Alonzo
Arthur
2 May 2026
REPORT
I had a really positive experience with Ayala Driving School. I worked with Richard Castillo, and he was an excellent instructor. He is very patient, clear with instructions, and focused on building c...
I had a really positive experience with Ayala Driving School. I worked with Richard Castillo, and he was an excellent instructor. He is very patient, clear with instructions, and focused on building confidence while driving. He took the time to explain not just what to do, but why it matters, which made a big difference. I walked away feeling much more comfortable and aware on the road. I'd definitely recommend both him and the school.
Rebecca Chaves
16 Apr 2026
REPORT
I had the privilege of working with two instructors, Crystal and Richard, and they were both absolutely wonderful. They guided me through my driving lessons with patience and made everything feel easy...
I had the privilege of working with two instructors, Crystal and Richard, and they were both absolutely wonderful. They guided me through my driving lessons with patience and made everything feel easy and comfortable. Richard, especially, was such a pleasure to work with—he is incredibly kind, and there was never a dull moment with him!
I even saw Richard before my test, and he wished me luck and reassured me that I would do great—and I passed my driver’s test!
My test instructor, Marco, was very professional and gave me the opportunity to ask questions before the drive, which really helped as a refresher. The woman at the front desk (I didn’t catch her name 😅) was also very helpful when I was having trouble with my account. She even asked if I wanted to take a picture with the “Passed” sign and congratulated me before I left.
Overall, it was an amazing experience at a great driving school. If you’re looking to take driving lessons, I 110% recommend Ayala & Associates Driving School!
Aysha Taha
26 Mar 2026
REPORT
I had a great experience at this driving school. My instructor, Sir Richard Castillo, has been nothing short of amazing. I took the 7 hour package with him and up to the very last class, I had somethi...
I had a great experience at this driving school. My instructor, Sir Richard Castillo, has been nothing short of amazing. I took the 7 hour package with him and up to the very last class, I had something new to learn. He is the kindest, patient, most encouraging and supportive. He takes his job very seriously and does it with so much dedication and passion. He is so alert, focused and goes all out in teaching you how to drive, road rules and make sure you’re safe on the road. I will carry these sessions with me as he taught me a lot more than driving. Hands down the best instructor ever !
Jared&Kelly Altic (2actual)
23 Dec 2025
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am thrilled to share my experience with Ayala & Associates Driving School and Central Park Driving School! 🌟 From the very first conversation with Ari at Ayala & Associates, I felt welc...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am thrilled to share my experience with Ayala & Associates Driving School and Central Park Driving School! 🌟 From the very first conversation with Ari at Ayala & Associates, I felt welcomed and supported throughout the entire process of helping my 15-year-old daughter obtain her driving permit.
Ari has been an incredible resource—always ready to answer questions and provide guidance with a smile. The professionalism and kindness shown by the entire team made this journey not just easy, but truly enjoyable.
Central Park Driving School also played a vital role in this experience. The instructors are not only skilled but also incredibly patient and supportive, making each lesson enjoyable and informative. I can’t express enough gratitude for their dedication to teaching safe driving skills and fostering confidence behind the wheel.
Together, these two amazing driving schools are making a significant impact in our community by preparing young drivers for a safe future on the roads. I wholeheartedly recommend both Ayala & Associates and Central Park Driving School to any parent looking for the best driving education for their teens. Thank you for making this journey so seamless and enjoyable!
Joshua Ru
12 May 2018
REPORT
Excellent instructors, excellent defensive driving course. I highly recommend for driving instruction as well as defensive driving. Lowest prices available and attended drivers ed at this location. Th...
Excellent instructors, excellent defensive driving course. I highly recommend for driving instruction as well as defensive driving. Lowest prices available and attended drivers ed at this location. They will answer any questions you have and are willing to help you get your license.
pegah Naini
23 Feb 2018
REPORT
I got few classes before and I was disappointed but this time under new management everything was different very professional and useful. Definitely recommend this place.
Nelson Balido
4 Dec 2017
REPORT
My girls went here. Very nice folks....recommend!
Tracey Whelan
28 Nov 2017
REPORT
Awesome team! Check out Ayala Driving School for your new drivers driving needs.
Xavier Salais
17 Aug 2017
REPORT
Ayala driving school is going through ownership change but they still manage to PROVIDE a safe but relax environment for the students to learn not only how to drive but how to survive in this traffic ...
Ayala driving school is going through ownership change but they still manage to PROVIDE a safe but relax environment for the students to learn not only how to drive but how to survive in this traffic environment that is changing and getting more aggressive. I'm sure the school is producing a driver that will be safe and respectful to other drivers and pedestrians on any street and because of that I believe Ayala driving school is a
BIG LEAGUE and AMAZING school to enroll your children or even yourself at. I truly believe that Ayala driving school will MAKE DRIVING SAFE AGAIN so I PROUDLY give Ayala driving school 5 STARS
J R
16 Aug 2017
REPORT
I enjoyed the class very much and instructors are nice and friendly
Daniel D
6 Aug 2017
REPORT
Unprofessional, dangerously stupid instructors. Among other things, they'll take you down roads that are (simultaneously) steep, long, narrow, and winding, with no shoulders, countless blind turns, an...
Unprofessional, dangerously stupid instructors. Among other things, they'll take you down roads that are (simultaneously) steep, long, narrow, and winding, with no shoulders, countless blind turns, and cyclists everywhere. If you want to potentially kill a pedestrian and maybe yourself at the same time, this is the place to go. There are plenty of other driving schools in the area that are way, way better. There's no reason at all to choose this one.
Javier Salais
5 Aug 2017
REPORT
A good school at the moment, On January 1st, 2018 AYALA DRIVING SCHOOL WILL BE AN AMAZING DRIVING SCHOOL BECAUSE IT WILL BE MAKING DRIVING SAFE AGAIN BLESS
Darrian Curtis
3 Aug 2016
REPORT
Its really a waste of money all the driving teacher does is tell to many stories and it's over priced don't waste your money
Michelle C.
4 Oct 2015
REPORT
Im really pleased with how the instructor teaches me and other students how to drive. Im an adult and my experience about driving is close to nothing. Mr. Santos is my instructor and I admire how pass...
Im really pleased with how the instructor teaches me and other students how to drive. Im an adult and my experience about driving is close to nothing. Mr. Santos is my instructor and I admire how passionate he is with what he's doing. I always gets nervous whenever I drive but he always gives encouragement(which I really really need) to boost the confidence in me. He really tries his best to help us with driving defensively and always asks us in the areas we need to work on. For those people who wants to learn how to drive I highly recommend this school.
Lucino Garcia
26 Sep 2015
REPORT
Lessons were easy to comprehend, and the lesson teacher had a sense of humor that kept classes from feeling boring. Driving instructors were very informative, especially Mr. Santos. He has a unique st...
Lessons were easy to comprehend, and the lesson teacher had a sense of humor that kept classes from feeling boring. Driving instructors were very informative, especially Mr. Santos. He has a unique style of teaching while driving/observing with him that makes paying attention and learning to drive educational AND entertaining. If you find that you don't like his style of teaching, remember there are multiple instructors.
Misael Trevino
22 Sep 2015
REPORT
Overall a good school to send a teen to, minus one instructor who grabbed my daughter's leg to "assist" her in hitting the gas. Not only is this highly unacceptable and unprofessional but the same ins...
Overall a good school to send a teen to, minus one instructor who grabbed my daughter's leg to "assist" her in hitting the gas. Not only is this highly unacceptable and unprofessional but the same instructor also told my daughter that she sucked. Again highly unprofessional. The solution the school came up with was to just change instructors for my daughter instead of doing anything about the first instructor. I was much happier and my daughter was happier. The best thing is the other two instructors she was taught by did not call her names or grab her. If you choose this school make sure your child does not go with Mr. Santos because to my understanding the man still works there.
Alice T.
27 Dec 2014
REPORT
Son just completed the Teen driving school with Ayala. Staff is friendly and professional. They work with your schedule. I feel confident with the training my son received. Never heard a negative expe...
Son just completed the Teen driving school with Ayala. Staff is friendly and professional. They work with your schedule. I feel confident with the training my son received. Never heard a negative experience from my son which I consider a positive ;)
Devinn Edwards
8 Nov 2014
REPORT
It was great! They are certainly disorganized (what business isn't really and truly). The classes are a breeze, Mr. Ayala is humorous and very likeable. The driving instructors are very laid back and ...
It was great! They are certainly disorganized (what business isn't really and truly). The classes are a breeze, Mr. Ayala is humorous and very likeable. The driving instructors are very laid back and chill. But if you attend ask for Javier, he's the best and is easy to get along with! Overall the school is a good one. I had fun.
nosports
30 May 2009
REPORT
My daughter really enjoyed learning to drive at Ayala. The owner/instructor is top-notch and very good with this generation of teenagers. The students all seemed to like him and paid attention in cl...
My daughter really enjoyed learning to drive at Ayala. The owner/instructor is top-notch and very good with this generation of teenagers. The students all seemed to like him and paid attention in class, which is saying a lot for 4 nights a week, 2 hours a night for 4 weeks. All of the driving teachers were very qualified and treated the teens with respect. My only 'complaint' is that we weren't told in time that DPS required a certificate of attendance from her high school so my daughter was unable to get her permit over Christmas break (she has a December birthday). The attendance office at her school only provides the documents on Tuesdays and she didn't know to ask until the Thursday before break. They had very flexible hours for the actual driving lessons, which was great. Other than not having a printed checklist of required paperwork, this driving school provided excellent service at a reasonable price. I highly recommend this driving school and feel like my daughter was comfortable behind the wheel right away.
failurenotanopt
6 May 2008
REPORT
This school is a great place to learn to drive. I had an excellent experience when I was learning to drive. The owner is also the classroom teacher and he is a very good teacher with many years of exp...
This school is a great place to learn to drive. I had an excellent experience when I was learning to drive. The owner is also the classroom teacher and he is a very good teacher with many years of experience under his belt, as well as terrific mannerisms. The driving instructors are excellent and helped me get over my fear of driving for the first time quickly. I highly recomend this school to any teenager wanting to learn driver's ed, or any adult wanting to learn to drive.
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Ayala and Associates Driving School
San Antonio, Texas
Business Hours
Monday
15:00PM-19:00PM
Tuesday
15:00PM-19:00PM
Wednesday
15:00PM-19:00PM
Thursday
15:00PM-19:00PM
Friday
15:00PM-18:00PM
Reviews
Mona Dizon
5 Aug 2026
I want to thank Mr. Alonzo for being so patient and understanding. Even though I struggled with English, he still took the time to understand me and made me feel comfortable throughout the road test. ...
I want to thank Mr. Alonzo for being so patient and understanding. Even though I struggled with English, he still took the time to understand me and made me feel comfortable throughout the road test. I'm really grateful that I chose to take my road test here. It was definitely worth it. Thank you so much, Mr. Alonzo
Arthur
2 May 2026
I had a really positive experience with Ayala Driving School. I worked with Richard Castillo, and he was an excellent instructor. He is very patient, clear with instructions, and focused on building c...
I had a really positive experience with Ayala Driving School. I worked with Richard Castillo, and he was an excellent instructor. He is very patient, clear with instructions, and focused on building confidence while driving. He took the time to explain not just what to do, but why it matters, which made a big difference. I walked away feeling much more comfortable and aware on the road. I'd definitely recommend both him and the school.
Rebecca Chaves
16 Apr 2026
I had the privilege of working with two instructors, Crystal and Richard, and they were both absolutely wonderful. They guided me through my driving lessons with patience and made everything feel easy...
I had the privilege of working with two instructors, Crystal and Richard, and they were both absolutely wonderful. They guided me through my driving lessons with patience and made everything feel easy and comfortable. Richard, especially, was such a pleasure to work with—he is incredibly kind, and there was never a dull moment with him!
I even saw Richard before my test, and he wished me luck and reassured me that I would do great—and I passed my driver’s test!
My test instructor, Marco, was very professional and gave me the opportunity to ask questions before the drive, which really helped as a refresher. The woman at the front desk (I didn’t catch her name 😅) was also very helpful when I was having trouble with my account. She even asked if I wanted to take a picture with the “Passed” sign and congratulated me before I left.
Overall, it was an amazing experience at a great driving school. If you’re looking to take driving lessons, I 110% recommend Ayala & Associates Driving School!
Aysha Taha
26 Mar 2026
I had a great experience at this driving school. My instructor, Sir Richard Castillo, has been nothing short of amazing. I took the 7 hour package with him and up to the very last class, I had somethi...
I had a great experience at this driving school. My instructor, Sir Richard Castillo, has been nothing short of amazing. I took the 7 hour package with him and up to the very last class, I had something new to learn. He is the kindest, patient, most encouraging and supportive. He takes his job very seriously and does it with so much dedication and passion. He is so alert, focused and goes all out in teaching you how to drive, road rules and make sure you’re safe on the road. I will carry these sessions with me as he taught me a lot more than driving. Hands down the best instructor ever !
Jared&Kelly Altic (2actual)
23 Dec 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am thrilled to share my experience with Ayala & Associates Driving School and Central Park Driving School! 🌟 From the very first conversation with Ari at Ayala & Associates, I felt welc...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am thrilled to share my experience with Ayala & Associates Driving School and Central Park Driving School! 🌟 From the very first conversation with Ari at Ayala & Associates, I felt welcomed and supported throughout the entire process of helping my 15-year-old daughter obtain her driving permit.
Ari has been an incredible resource—always ready to answer questions and provide guidance with a smile. The professionalism and kindness shown by the entire team made this journey not just easy, but truly enjoyable.
Central Park Driving School also played a vital role in this experience. The instructors are not only skilled but also incredibly patient and supportive, making each lesson enjoyable and informative. I can’t express enough gratitude for their dedication to teaching safe driving skills and fostering confidence behind the wheel.
Together, these two amazing driving schools are making a significant impact in our community by preparing young drivers for a safe future on the roads. I wholeheartedly recommend both Ayala & Associates and Central Park Driving School to any parent looking for the best driving education for their teens. Thank you for making this journey so seamless and enjoyable!
Joshua Ru
12 May 2018
Excellent instructors, excellent defensive driving course. I highly recommend for driving instruction as well as defensive driving. Lowest prices available and attended drivers ed at this location. Th...
Excellent instructors, excellent defensive driving course. I highly recommend for driving instruction as well as defensive driving. Lowest prices available and attended drivers ed at this location. They will answer any questions you have and are willing to help you get your license.
pegah Naini
23 Feb 2018
I got few classes before and I was disappointed but this time under new management everything was different very professional and useful. Definitely recommend this place.
Nelson Balido
4 Dec 2017
My girls went here. Very nice folks....recommend!
Tracey Whelan
28 Nov 2017
Awesome team! Check out Ayala Driving School for your new drivers driving needs.
Xavier Salais
17 Aug 2017
Ayala driving school is going through ownership change but they still manage to PROVIDE a safe but relax environment for the students to learn not only how to drive but how to survive in this traffic ...
Ayala driving school is going through ownership change but they still manage to PROVIDE a safe but relax environment for the students to learn not only how to drive but how to survive in this traffic environment that is changing and getting more aggressive. I'm sure the school is producing a driver that will be safe and respectful to other drivers and pedestrians on any street and because of that I believe Ayala driving school is a
BIG LEAGUE and AMAZING school to enroll your children or even yourself at. I truly believe that Ayala driving school will MAKE DRIVING SAFE AGAIN so I PROUDLY give Ayala driving school 5 STARS
J R
16 Aug 2017
I enjoyed the class very much and instructors are nice and friendly
Daniel D
6 Aug 2017
Unprofessional, dangerously stupid instructors. Among other things, they'll take you down roads that are (simultaneously) steep, long, narrow, and winding, with no shoulders, countless blind turns, an...
Unprofessional, dangerously stupid instructors. Among other things, they'll take you down roads that are (simultaneously) steep, long, narrow, and winding, with no shoulders, countless blind turns, and cyclists everywhere. If you want to potentially kill a pedestrian and maybe yourself at the same time, this is the place to go. There are plenty of other driving schools in the area that are way, way better. There's no reason at all to choose this one.
Javier Salais
5 Aug 2017
A good school at the moment, On January 1st, 2018 AYALA DRIVING SCHOOL WILL BE AN AMAZING DRIVING SCHOOL BECAUSE IT WILL BE MAKING DRIVING SAFE AGAIN BLESS
Darrian Curtis
3 Aug 2016
Its really a waste of money all the driving teacher does is tell to many stories and it's over priced don't waste your money
Michelle C.
4 Oct 2015
Im really pleased with how the instructor teaches me and other students how to drive. Im an adult and my experience about driving is close to nothing. Mr. Santos is my instructor and I admire how pass...
Im really pleased with how the instructor teaches me and other students how to drive. Im an adult and my experience about driving is close to nothing. Mr. Santos is my instructor and I admire how passionate he is with what he's doing. I always gets nervous whenever I drive but he always gives encouragement(which I really really need) to boost the confidence in me. He really tries his best to help us with driving defensively and always asks us in the areas we need to work on. For those people who wants to learn how to drive I highly recommend this school.
Lucino Garcia
26 Sep 2015
Lessons were easy to comprehend, and the lesson teacher had a sense of humor that kept classes from feeling boring. Driving instructors were very informative, especially Mr. Santos. He has a unique st...
Lessons were easy to comprehend, and the lesson teacher had a sense of humor that kept classes from feeling boring. Driving instructors were very informative, especially Mr. Santos. He has a unique style of teaching while driving/observing with him that makes paying attention and learning to drive educational AND entertaining. If you find that you don't like his style of teaching, remember there are multiple instructors.
Misael Trevino
22 Sep 2015
Overall a good school to send a teen to, minus one instructor who grabbed my daughter's leg to "assist" her in hitting the gas. Not only is this highly unacceptable and unprofessional but the same ins...
Overall a good school to send a teen to, minus one instructor who grabbed my daughter's leg to "assist" her in hitting the gas. Not only is this highly unacceptable and unprofessional but the same instructor also told my daughter that she sucked. Again highly unprofessional. The solution the school came up with was to just change instructors for my daughter instead of doing anything about the first instructor. I was much happier and my daughter was happier. The best thing is the other two instructors she was taught by did not call her names or grab her. If you choose this school make sure your child does not go with Mr. Santos because to my understanding the man still works there.
Alice T.
27 Dec 2014
Son just completed the Teen driving school with Ayala. Staff is friendly and professional. They work with your schedule. I feel confident with the training my son received. Never heard a negative expe...
Son just completed the Teen driving school with Ayala. Staff is friendly and professional. They work with your schedule. I feel confident with the training my son received. Never heard a negative experience from my son which I consider a positive ;)
Devinn Edwards
8 Nov 2014
It was great! They are certainly disorganized (what business isn't really and truly). The classes are a breeze, Mr. Ayala is humorous and very likeable. The driving instructors are very laid back and ...
It was great! They are certainly disorganized (what business isn't really and truly). The classes are a breeze, Mr. Ayala is humorous and very likeable. The driving instructors are very laid back and chill. But if you attend ask for Javier, he's the best and is easy to get along with! Overall the school is a good one. I had fun.
nosports
30 May 2009
My daughter really enjoyed learning to drive at Ayala. The owner/instructor is top-notch and very good with this generation of teenagers. The students all seemed to like him and paid attention in cl...
My daughter really enjoyed learning to drive at Ayala. The owner/instructor is top-notch and very good with this generation of teenagers. The students all seemed to like him and paid attention in class, which is saying a lot for 4 nights a week, 2 hours a night for 4 weeks. All of the driving teachers were very qualified and treated the teens with respect. My only 'complaint' is that we weren't told in time that DPS required a certificate of attendance from her high school so my daughter was unable to get her permit over Christmas break (she has a December birthday). The attendance office at her school only provides the documents on Tuesdays and she didn't know to ask until the Thursday before break. They had very flexible hours for the actual driving lessons, which was great. Other than not having a printed checklist of required paperwork, this driving school provided excellent service at a reasonable price. I highly recommend this driving school and feel like my daughter was comfortable behind the wheel right away.
failurenotanopt
6 May 2008
This school is a great place to learn to drive. I had an excellent experience when I was learning to drive. The owner is also the classroom teacher and he is a very good teacher with many years of exp...
This school is a great place to learn to drive. I had an excellent experience when I was learning to drive. The owner is also the classroom teacher and he is a very good teacher with many years of experience under his belt, as well as terrific mannerisms. The driving instructors are excellent and helped me get over my fear of driving for the first time quickly. I highly recomend this school to any teenager wanting to learn driver's ed, or any adult wanting to learn to drive.
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