For the 2025 school year, there are 829 alternative public schools serving 79,201 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Texas are Collegiate High School, Arlington Collegiate High School and Heritage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Baldwin Blvd St Clair Bldg
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2224 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
Rank: #44.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Grades: 2-12
| 32 students
Rank: #55.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Grades: K-8
| 824 students
Rank: #77.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 907 students
Rank: #88.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1599 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Clearfork Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7820 Hanger Cutoff Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(254) 644-9111
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(254) 644-9111
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lubbock-cooper New Hope Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12011 Kenosha Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2323
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 993-2323
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Drennan
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rise
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 W House St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 331-1690
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 331-1690
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Elvis J Ballew High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Premier H S Of Del Rio
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Kings Way
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9600 Eagle Dr
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
(281) 576-2221
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
(281) 576-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Falls Career High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Colt Cir
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
North Plains Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Maddox Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
The Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 E Broad St
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1700
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1700
Grades: 10-12
| 69 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Reach High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Merritt
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 252-2390
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 252-2390
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Grades: 8-11
| 14 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 6-11
| 12 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Seton Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Mission Rd
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 834-4127
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 834-4127
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #15 - 2515. - 25.
Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #2626.
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12380 Pine Springs
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1300
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #2727.
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3320 W Cantey St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #2828.
Heritage Academy Of Windcrest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Grades: K-7
| 7 students
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Admin Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Annunciation Maternity Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3610 Shell Rd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Children's Shelter Of Sa
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2939 W Wioodlawn
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 212-2500
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 212-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 14 students
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Jourdanton Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 6-11
| 2 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Texas include Collegiate High School, Arlington Collegiate High School and Heritage Academy.
How many alternative public schools are located in Texas?
829 alternative public schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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