For the 2025 school year, there are 392 alternative public middle schools serving 43,253 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Texas are Boulevard Heights, Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders and Alicia R Chacon International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | 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
Gr: 2-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 116. - 11.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
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
Gr: 8-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
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: #6 - 116. - 11.
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: #6 - 116. - 11.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1212.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Gr: 5-12 | 411 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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
Gr: K-7 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
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: #15 - 2015. - 20.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
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
Gr: 6-11 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Seidel Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6711 S New Braunfels
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 532-8811
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 532-8811
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #2121.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Lytle Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1511 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Gr: 5-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Braves Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Gr: 3-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Brazos Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-2760
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-2760
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
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: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Turning Point Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2209 N Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Whispering Hills Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4110 Fm 609
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Gr: 4-10 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33 - 3933. - 39.
Alter School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #33 - 3933. - 39.
Brookesmith Artemis
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33210 Magnolia Cir
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Gr: 7-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33 - 3933. - 39.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Texas include Boulevard Heights, Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders and Alicia R Chacon International.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Texas?
392 alternative public middle schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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