For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,467 students in 78516, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78516, TX are Idea College Preparatory Alamo and Idea Academy Alamo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78516 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78516, TX 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 78516, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Gr: 6-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Idea Academy Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4005
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4005
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
78516, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78516, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78516, TX include Idea College Preparatory Alamo and Idea Academy Alamo.
How many public charter schools are located in 78516?
2 public charter schools are located in 78516.
What is the racial composition of students in 78516?
78516 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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