For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public charter schools serving 7,919 students in Arlington, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Arlington, TX are Arlington Classics Academy -intermediate, Arlington Classics Academy - Middle School and Newman International Academy Of Mansfield. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Arlington, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Classics Academy -intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 B W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 303-1553
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 303-1553
Gr: 3-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 S Bowen Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 987-1819
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 987-1819
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Newman International Academy Of Mansfield
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Sh 360
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 400-4010
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 400-4010
Gr: K-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Newman International Academy Of Arlington Gibbins
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Gibbins Rd
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5265
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5265
Gr: 7-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Great Hearts Arlington
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6701 S Cooper St
Arlington, TX 76001
(817) 260-0890
Arlington, TX 76001
(817) 260-0890
Gr: K-10 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Newman International At Cedar Hill
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1114 W Fm 1382
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5061
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5061
Gr: PK-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Newman International Academy Of Arlington
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2011 S Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5175
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5175
Gr: PK-6 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Newman International Academy At Fort Worth
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Meadowbrook Dr
Arlington, TX 76003
(817) 655-2255
Arlington, TX 76003
(817) 655-2255
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Newman International Academy Watauga
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Denton Hwy
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 214-2085
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 214-2085
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Iltexas Arlington Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4950 S Bowen Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 496-0400
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 496-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Iltexas Arlington Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4950 S Bowen Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 419-9281
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 419-9281
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Trinity Leadership
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Brown Blvd
Arlington, TX 76006
(817) 385-9338
Arlington, TX 76006
(817) 385-9338
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus
Charter School
2800 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 274-2008
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 274-2008
Gr: K-2 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Basepoint Academy - Arlington
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(254) 715-0208
Arlington, TX 76018
(254) 715-0208
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Arlington
Charter School
6301 S Collins
Arlington, TX 76018
(214) 946-9100
Arlington, TX 76018
(214) 946-9100
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Arlington, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 801-2096
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 801-2096
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
600 S E Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-1600
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-1600
Gr: 7-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2101 Browning Dr
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2400
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2051
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Metro Academy Of Math And Science (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1111 Gibbins Rd
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 226-1261
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 226-1261
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Off Campus Health Services Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1011 N Cooper St
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 509-4708
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 509-4708
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
2401 Roberts Cir
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2900
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2001 Van Buren Dr
Arlington, TX 76011
(682) 867-3500
Arlington, TX 76011
(682) 867-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1100 Roosevelt
Arlington, TX 76001
(972) 501-0645
Arlington, TX 76001
(972) 501-0645
Gr: K-9 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Turning Point Alter J High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2209 N Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3050
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3050
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Turning Point Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4215 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8850
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8850
Gr: 1-6
1601 Wright St
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-6000
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Arlington, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Arlington, TX include Arlington Classics Academy -intermediate, Arlington Classics Academy - Middle School and Newman International Academy Of Mansfield.
How many public charter schools are located in Arlington?
16 public charter schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Arlington include: Great Hearts Arlington vs. Newman International Academy Watauga, Iltexas Arlington Middle School vs. Arlington Classics Academy - Middle School, Newman International Academy Watauga vs. Great Hearts Arlington
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