Top 10 Best Texas Alternative Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 190 alternative public charter schools serving 33,856 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Texas are Founders Classical Corinth - Upper School, Gateway Tech High School and Calvin Nelms High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Texas Alternative Public Charter Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Founders Classical Corinth - Upper School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Meadowview Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(940) 321-1144
Grades: 7-12
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Tech High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2951 Williams Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Calvin Nelms High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #55.
Midland Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1599 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6000 S Georgia
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 367-5447
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Rank: #88.
Coppell Classical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 S Heartz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 242-5864
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #99.
Premier H S Of Abilene
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3161 S 23rd St Ste 4
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 698-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Clearfork Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7820 Hanger Cutoff Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(254) 644-9111
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Panola Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1110 Fm 10
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Grades: 8-12
| 50 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Premier H S Of Granbury
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
833 Harbor Lake Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(817) 573-0435
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Premier H S Of New Braunfels
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1928 S Seguin Ave Ste 100a
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 609-6606
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Premier High School-austin South Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 W Ben White Blvd No 100a
Lewisville, TX 75029
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 8-12
| 119 students
Rank: #1515.
Premier H S Of Del Rio
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 Kings Way
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Austin Oaks
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1407 W Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Grades: 4-12
| 19 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Azleway - Big Sandy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1085 Private Rd 3481
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 8-12
| 21 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Azleway - Willow Bend
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Depelchin-richmond
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
704 S 7th St
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 3-7
| 15 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Heritage Of San Antonio
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 510-4640
Grades: 6
| 15 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Huston Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
680 Peach Orchard Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Jhw Inspire - Bell County
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4800 E Rancier Ave
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5250
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Jhw Inspire - Hays County
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Letot Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10505 Denton Dr
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Grades: 7-11
| 25 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Munday
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Por Vida Corpus Christi
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4613 S Padre Island Dr
San Antonio, TX 78210
(361) 225-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Premier H S Houston Gallery North
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6006 N Fwy F
Lewisville, TX 75029
(713) 489-9040
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Premier H S Odessa
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1801 N Lee Ave
Lewisville, TX 75029
(432) 305-0095
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Premier H S Of Brownsville
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
955 Paredes Line Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(956) 550-0084
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Premier H S Of Mission
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1203 St Claire St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(956) 607-9636
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Premier H S Of Pflugerville
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
616 Fm 685 Suites 201 206b
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Premier H S Of San Juan
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1202 E Business 83
Lewisville, TX 75029
(956) 961-4721
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Premier H S Of South Irving
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
551 Ryan Plaza Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13801 Burnet Rd Ste 300
Lewisville, TX 75029
(512) 832-0965
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #16 - 4316. - 43.
Premier High School-el Paso Eastpointe
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1231 Lee Trevino
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Texas include Founders Classical Corinth - Upper School, Gateway Tech High School and Calvin Nelms High School.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Texas?
190 alternative public charter schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

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