For the 2024 school year, there are 392 alternative public middle schools serving 39,276 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Texas are Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, Founders Classical Corinth - Upper School and Gateway Tech High School. 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 17% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle 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.
Founders Classical Corinth - Upper School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Meadowview Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(940) 321-1144
Lewisville, TX 75029
(940) 321-1144
Grades: 7-12
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #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: #8 - 138. - 13.
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: #8 - 138. - 13.
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: #8 - 138. - 13.
Panola Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Fm 10
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Grades: 8-12
| 50 students
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Premier High School-austin South Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 W Ben White Blvd No 100a
Lewisville, TX 75029
(512) 444-8442
Lewisville, TX 75029
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 8-12
| 119 students
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Grades: 8-9
| 9 students
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 E Garland St
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Rank: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Grades: 8-10
| 8 students
Rank: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
Azleway - Big Sandy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1085 Private Rd 3481
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 8-12
| 21 students
Rank: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
Bill Logue Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-11
| 17 students
Rank: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
Hester Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
Grades: 7-11
| 34 students
Rank: #14 - 4914. - 49.
Jhw Inspire - Bell County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4800 E Rancier Ave
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5250
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 638-5250
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Rank: #14 - 4914. - 49.
Jhw Inspire - Hays County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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: #14 - 4914. - 49.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #14 - 4914. - 49.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Academy Dr
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 538-3420
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 538-3420
Grades: 8-11
| 25 students
Rank: #14 - 4914. - 49.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Grades: 7-11
| 33 students
Rank: #14 - 4914. - 49.
Letot Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10505 Denton Dr
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Grades: 7-11
| 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 Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, Founders Classical Corinth - Upper School and Gateway Tech High School.
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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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