Best 78702 Texas Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 688 students in 78702, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78702, TX are University Of Texas El Charter School, Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute and Helping Hand. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78702 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78702, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78702, TX Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Of Texas El Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: K-7 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Texans Can Academy - Austin
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2406 Rosewood Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Isd Prek Partnership (Pkp)
Charter School
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-6267
Gr: PK | 168 students Minority enrollment: 93%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78702 Texas

78702, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Gr: PK-5
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 2 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: K-2 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Gr: 6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 95%
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Gr: 9-12
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
The Refuge (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78702, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78702, TX include University Of Texas El Charter School, Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute and Helping Hand.
How many public charter schools are located in 78702?
5 public charter schools are located in 78702.
What is the racial composition of students in 78702?
78702 public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

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