For the 2024 school year, there are 50 public charter schools serving 29,446 students in Hidalgo County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hidalgo County, TX are Idea Mcallen College Preparatory, Idea Quest Academy and Idea Quest College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hidalgo County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #55.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Grades: 6-10
| 480 students
Rank: #66.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Grades: 6-9
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 732 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Horizon Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Grades: PK-9
| 391 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Grades: 6-12
| 779 students
Rank: #1010.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: 6-12
| 737 students
Rank: #1111.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Grades: PK-11
| 1,313 students
Rank: #1212.
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #1313.
Idea Mcallen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 858 students
Rank: #1414.
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Grades: 6-12
| 736 students
Rank: #1515.
Idea North Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #1616.
Idea Elsa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Fannin
Elsa, TX 78543
(956) 567-4700
Elsa, TX 78543
(956) 567-4700
Grades: 6-9
| 443 students
Rank: #1717.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Grades: 6-12
| 796 students
Rank: #1818.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Kelly Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,811 students
Rank: #1919.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 716 students
Rank: #2020.
Idea Owassa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Grades: PK-4
| 674 students
Rank: #2121.
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 739 students
Rank: #2222.
Horizon Montessori - Pearland
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N Grand Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(281) 485-2500
Weslaco, TX 78596
(281) 485-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
Rank: #2323.
Idea Edinburg Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2753 N Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6100
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #2424.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #2525.
Idea Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4005
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4005
Grades: PK-5
| 779 students
Rank: #2626.
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 816 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Horizon Montessori Ii
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1223 Sugarcane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-0044
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-0044
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Idea Toros College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Texas Rd
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Grades: 8-12
| 264 students
Rank: #2929.
Idea Mission
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Grades: PK-5
| 850 students
Rank: #3030.
Idea Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #3131.
Idea Elsa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Fannin
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #3232.
Idea San Juan
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Nebraska Ave
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 702-5150
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 702-5150
Grades: PK-5
| 777 students
Rank: #3333.
Idea College Preparatory San Juan
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Sioux Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 588-4021
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 588-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 736 students
Rank: #3434.
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Grades: 6-7
| 153 students
Rank: #3535.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 E Business 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 1,161 students
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Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Center For Ed (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Beto House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
218 E Juarez St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
College Career & Technology Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Grades: 12
| n/a students
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
1001 N Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Grades: 6-10
| n/a students
619 Mile 17
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Grades: 6
| 364 students
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Grades: PK
| 383 students
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Grades: 5-6
| 243 students
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 2-3
| 3 students
Excel Academy Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 9-11
| 65 students
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
801 East Canton
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hidalgo Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 10-11
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Hidalgo J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Grades: 12
| 1 students
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5103 S Embassy
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 488-8883
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 488-8883
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Ignite Public School And Community Ser Center At Raymondville (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1205 S 7th St
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 689-3300
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 689-3300
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hidalgo County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hidalgo County, TX include Idea Mcallen College Preparatory, Idea Quest Academy and Idea Quest College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in Hidalgo County, TX?
50 public charter schools are located in Hidalgo County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County, TX public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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