For the 2025 school year, there are 38 alternative public preschools serving 9,251 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Texas are Holmgreen Center, Children's Shelter Of Sa and Rosedale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Children's Shelter Of Sa
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2939 W Wioodlawn
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 212-2500
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 212-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8440 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 988-5839
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 988-5839
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Priority Charter Schools Temple
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7177 Airport Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Jean Massieu Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
823 N Center St
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-0396
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-0396
Gr: PK-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #99.
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 S Ervay Ste 309
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Faith Family Master Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6711 Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Gr: PK-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
The Lawson Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5052 Scott St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1414.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Gr: PK-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1515.
Jo Kelly Sp Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Bailey Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-5900
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Northeast El Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Gr: PK-5 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Gr: PK-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
735 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
George I Sanchez Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Gulf Fwy Bldg B3
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-1112
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-1112
Gr: PK-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2020.
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-12 | 2,468 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
George I Sanchez North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Rittenhouse St
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 742-0374
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 742-0374
Gr: PK-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2222.
Community Services-sec
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Crosswinds Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 522-2950
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 522-2950
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Crockett Early Headstart
Alternative School
3282 S 13th
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Gr: PK | 132 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Wing
Alternative School
18901 Timberforest Dr
Humble, TX 77346
(281) 812-3400
Humble, TX 77346
(281) 812-3400
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Fw Rgnl Program For Deaf
Alternative School
100 N University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2920
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2920
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Special Education Ssa
Alternative School
100 W Pecan
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
Alternative School
1600 Rigsbee Dr
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-7160
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-7160
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Huie Special Educ Center
Alternative School
1820 Pearl St Building C
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Itinerant Sp Education
Alternative School
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8069
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8069
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Klein Therapeutic And Readiness Center
Alternative School
4411 Louetta Rd
Spring, TX 77388
(832) 249-4369
Spring, TX 77388
(832) 249-4369
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational Co-op
Alternative School
204 S Harrison St
Crosbyton, TX 79322
(806) 675-7331
Crosbyton, TX 79322
(806) 675-7331
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Alternative School
701 N First St
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Gr: PK-2 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Texas include Holmgreen Center, Children's Shelter Of Sa and Rosedale.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Texas?
38 alternative public preschools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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