For the 2024 school year, there are 269 alternative public elementary schools serving 36,774 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas are Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, Gateway Tech High School and Calvin Nelms Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2206 Prather Ln
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 895 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Tech High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2951 Williams Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
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: #44.
Midland Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 S Georgia
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 367-5447
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 367-5447
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Coppell Classical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 S Heartz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 242-5864
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 242-5864
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2117 W 49th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-3617
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-3617
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Rank: #88.
Leander Extended Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S W Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2230
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 50 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 5-12
| 85 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
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: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Anna Isd Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E 7th St
Anna, TX 75409
(972) 924-1000
Anna, TX 75409
(972) 924-1000
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Austin Oaks
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1407 W Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Grades: 4-12
| 19 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Brazoria Co Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1804 County Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1210
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 864-1210
Grades: 5-12
| 34 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Carver Alter Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W 9th St
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 659-3648
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 659-3648
Grades: 6-11
| 52 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Depelchin-richmond
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 S 7th St
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 3-7
| 15 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Heritage Of San Antonio
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 510-4640
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 510-4640
Grades: 6
| 15 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Judson Care Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 School St
Converse, TX 78109
(210) 945-6730
Converse, TX 78109
(210) 945-6730
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
122 Golfview
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 633-7312
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 633-7312
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Turk St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-3970
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-3970
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Parkview School - Levelland
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1313 Washington St
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: 6-11
| 9 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Secondary Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
The Summit (Intermediate)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1838 E Sam Houston Pkwy S
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Grades: 5-8
| 65 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
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: 6-11
| 30 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #9 - 269. - 26.
Whispering Hills Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4110 Fm 609
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Rank: #2727.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Grades: K-8
| 813 students
Rank: #2828.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Grades: 1-12
| 44 students
Rank: #2929.
Blakemore Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2361
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2361
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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
| 67 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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: 2-8
| 6 students
Rank: #3232.
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 W Cantey St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Oceans Behavioral Health
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4225 Woods Pl
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #35 - 3935. - 39.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas include Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, Gateway Tech High School and Calvin Nelms Middle School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Texas?
269 alternative public elementary schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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