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 Heritage Academy, Calvin Nelms High School and Midland Charter 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 20% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% 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 Alternative Public Charter Schools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Calvin Nelms High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Midland 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
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #55.
Ischool Virtual Of Texas
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 729-0622
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 729-0622
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Coppell Classical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 S Heartz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 242-5864
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 242-5864
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 68 students
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Azleway - Willow Bend
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: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Premier H S Of South Irving
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
551 Ryan Plaza Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
The Refuge
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
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: 7-10
| 9 students
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
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: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Trinity Charter School - Spring Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2929 Fm 2920
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1616.
Heritage 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
| 111 students
Rank: #1717.
Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 S Georgia
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 367-5447
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 367-5447
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Premier H S Of Comanche/early
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
819 Early Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 356-9673
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 356-9673
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13801 Burnet Rd Ste 300
Lewisville, TX 75029
(512) 832-0965
Lewisville, TX 75029
(512) 832-0965
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #2323.
Founders Classical Corinth - Upper School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Meadowview Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(940) 321-1144
Lewisville, TX 75029
(940) 321-1144
Grades: 7-12
| 417 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Depelchin-richmond
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 S 7th St
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 3-7
| 15 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 W 22nd St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 2-6
| 17 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Huston Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
680 Peach Orchard Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Munday
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Premier H S - Corpus Christi
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5130 Kostoryz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(361) 302-0341
Lewisville, TX 75029
(361) 302-0341
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Premier H S Of Dayton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1707 County Rd 611
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 257-8017
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 257-8017
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Premier H S Of Texarkana
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3448 Summerhill Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Premier H S Of Tyler
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 N Glenwood Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(903) 592-5222
Lewisville, TX 75029
(903) 592-5222
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Premier H S-houston (Champions)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3355 Fm 1960 Rd W Ste 1a And 1
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Premier High School-canyon
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3404 4th Ave Ste A
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 416-8106
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 416-8106
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Sjrc Texas
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Ridge Creek Ln
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 560-8132
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 560-8132
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Unlimited Visions Aftercare
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
907 Preston Dr
Pasadena, TX 77503
(512) 633-0795
Pasadena, TX 77503
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 8-12
| n/a 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 Heritage Academy, Calvin Nelms High School and Midland Charter 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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