For the 2025 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, Helping Hand and Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute. 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 29% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Of Texas El Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Grades: K-7
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
Texans Can Academy - Austin
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2406 Rosewood Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Isd Prek Partnership (Pkp)
Charter School
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-6267
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-6267
Grades: PK
| 168 students
78702, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
The Refuge (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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, Helping Hand and Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute.
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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