For the 2024 school year, there are 78 public charter schools serving 26,469 students in Austin, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Austin, TX are Basis Austin Pri, Chaparral Star Academy and Valor North Austin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Austin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Austin, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Austin Pri
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Woodrow Av
Austin, TX 78757
(737) 263-5890
Austin, TX 78757
(737) 263-5890
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Grades: K-12
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Grades: K-9
| 696 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Science - Cedar Park
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12200 Anderson Mill Rd
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 494-5151
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 494-5151
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #55.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Foremost Dr
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Grades: K-11
| 682 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
Munday
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
The Refuge
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Trinity Charter School - Spring Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2929 Fm 2920
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1010.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Grades: PK-12
| 784 students
Rank: #1111.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Grades: 6-12
| 762 students
Rank: #1212.
Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 275-1593
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 275-1593
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #1313.
University Of Texas El Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Austin Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8004 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 501-3586
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 501-3586
Grades: 9-12
| 802 students
Rank: #1515.
Nyos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Grades: 6-12
| 613 students
Rank: #1616.
Graduation Prep Navarro
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Payton Gin Rd
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 414-2896
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 414-2896
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1717.
University High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2007 University Dr
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1818.
Harmony School Of Science - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11800 Stonehollow Dr Ste 100
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 821-1700
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 821-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1919.
Travis Hts Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 Alameda Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-4495
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-4495
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #2020.
Magnolia Montessori For All
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Pecan Brook Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 522-2429
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 522-2429
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #2121.
Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1106 W Dittmar Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 2-12
| 59 students
Rank: #2222.
Settlement Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Payton Gin Rd
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #2323.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 780 students
Rank: #2424.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #2525.
Austin Discovery School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9303 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 674-0700
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 674-0700
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
Rank: #2626.
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6215 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #2727.
The Excel Center (For Adults)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 8-12
| 433 students
Rank: #2828.
Austin Achieve High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7424 E Hwy 290 Building 2
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 522-4190
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 522-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Austin Of Arts & Letters
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8509 Fm 969 Bldg A
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 501-3640
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 501-3640
Grades: 5-8
| 456 students
Rank: #3030.
Idea Montopolis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Grades: K-5
| 706 students
Rank: #3131.
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Grades: 6-11
| 658 students
Rank: #3232.
Wayside Real Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6405 S Ih 35
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 438-7325
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 438-7325
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #3333.
Texas Empowerment Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3613 Bluestein Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 494-1076
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 494-1076
Grades: PK-2
| 136 students
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Austin Brave
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5107 I 35 S Ste A
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2225
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: #3535.
Cedars Next Generation H S At Highland
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
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Austin, 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
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
American Youthworks Service Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2021)
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
Austin College Preparatory (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Grades: 5-6
| 105 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Dell Children's Medical Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Grades: PK
| 217 students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-11
| 260 students
The Echelon (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1834 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Excel Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Excel Center Lockhart (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
The George Kozmetsky School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Idea Allan Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
Idea Allan College Prep (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
La Hacienda Solutions (Closed 2004)
Charter School
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Mccullough Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Meridell (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Miracle Farm High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
National Elite Gymnastics (Closed 2013)
Charter School
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Grades: 3-10
| 9 students
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1106 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 414-4428
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 414-4428
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Premier H S Of Austin High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1701 West Ben White 100a
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
Premier H S Of North Austin High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1835 A Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-0965
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-0965
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
2608 Richcreek Rd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-9400
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-9400
Grades: PK
| 304 students
Saill Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1611 Headway Cir Bldg 3
Austin, TX 78714
(512) 282-7161
Austin, TX 78714
(512) 282-7161
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Shoal Creek (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3501 Mills Ave
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 633-0795
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 633-0795
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1203 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4488
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4488
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Austin, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Austin, TX include Basis Austin Pri, Chaparral Star Academy and Valor North Austin.
How many public charter schools are located in Austin, TX?
78 public charter schools are located in Austin, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin, TX?
Austin, TX public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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