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Top 10 Best Texas Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 269 alternative public elementary schools serving 36,774 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas are Boulevard Heights, Midland Charter School and Alicia R Chacon International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Grades: 1-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Midland Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Grades: K-8
| 813 students
Rank: #44.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #55.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2206 Prather Ln
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 895 students
Rank: #66.
Coppell Classical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
140 S Heartz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 242-5864
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9600 Eagle Dr
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
(281) 576-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Grades: 6-11
| 30 students
Rank: #99.
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3320 W Cantey St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Of Windcrest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6000 S Georgia
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 367-5447
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Grades: 2-8
| 6 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Jourdanton Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Oceans Behavioral Health
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4225 Woods Pl
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2117 W 49th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-3617
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Whispering Hills Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4110 Fm 609
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1818.
Lytle Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Grades: 6-11
| 6 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Alter Educational Prog
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3115 W Pipeline Rd
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 354-3398
Grades: 4-6
| 6 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Neal St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Anna Isd Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 E 7th St
Anna, TX 75409
(972) 924-1000
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Grades: 4-11
| 10 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Beaumont New El Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1095 Ave F
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-5000
Grades: 3-5
| 7 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Braves Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Grades: 3-11
| 10 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Brazos Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-2760
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Depelchin-richmond
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704 S 7th St
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 3-7
| 15 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 W 22nd St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 2-6
| 17 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Jt Brackenridge Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1214 Guadalupe
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 978-7950
Grades: 2-5
| 4 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Turk St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-3970
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
New Horizons Abiliene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 E Hwy 80
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Parkview School - Levelland
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1313 Washington St
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: 6-11
| 9 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Knippel Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1702 Aldine Bender
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6685
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas include Boulevard Heights, Midland Charter School and Alicia R Chacon International.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Texas?
269 alternative public elementary schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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