For the 2025 school year, there are 188 alternative public charter schools serving 31,701 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Texas are Midland Academy Charter School, Heritage Academy and Safe Haven. 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 18% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: 6-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Trinity Charter Schools-fort Worth Campus-e Semina
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: K-12
Rank: #88.
University High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2007 University Dr
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Premier H S Of Huntsville
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 7th St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 439-5204
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 439-5204
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Premier H S Of New Braunfels
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1928 S Seguin Ave Ste 100a
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 609-6606
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 609-6606
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Premier H S Of Del Rio
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 Kings Way
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1212.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Heritage Academy Of Windcrest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Premier H S Of Comanche/early
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
819 Early Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 356-9673
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 356-9673
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Clearfork Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7820 Hanger Cutoff Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(254) 644-9111
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(254) 644-9111
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Gr: 9-10 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Huston Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
680 Peach Orchard Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Premier H S - Corpus Christi
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5130 Kostoryz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(201) 402-0253
Lewisville, TX 75029
(201) 402-0253
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Premier H S Of Brownsville
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
955 Paredes Line Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(956) 550-0084
Lewisville, TX 75029
(956) 550-0084
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Premier H S Of Texarkana
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3448 Summerhill Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Premier H S Of Tyler
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 N Glenwood Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(903) 592-5222
Lewisville, TX 75029
(903) 592-5222
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Premier High School-canyon
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3404 4th Ave Ste A
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 416-8106
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 416-8106
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Sjrc Texas
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Ridge Creek Ln
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 560-8132
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 560-8132
Gr: 8-11 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 2-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Trinity Charter Schools - Fort Worth Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 Grayson St
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: K-12
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Premier H S Of Granbury
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
833 Harbor Lake Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(817) 573-0435
Lewisville, TX 75029
(817) 573-0435
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Premier H S Of Mission
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 St Claire St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(956) 607-9636
Lewisville, TX 75029
(956) 607-9636
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Premier High School-san Antonio Ingram
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6218 Nw Loop 410
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 603-4444
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 603-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Dan Chadwick Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2402 Alpine Rd
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 753-9400
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 753-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3131.
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3460 Ne Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
The Excel Center (For Adults)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Premier H S Of Midland
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 W Illinois Ave Ste 140 An
Lewisville, TX 75029
(432) 682-0384
Lewisville, TX 75029
(432) 682-0384
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Premier High School-el Paso Mesa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Belvedere Ste 116
Lewisville, TX 75029
(915) 581-4300
Lewisville, TX 75029
(915) 581-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #35 - 3935. - 39.
Austin Oaks
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1407 W Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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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 Midland Academy Charter School, Heritage Academy and Safe Haven.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Texas?
188 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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