For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1048 charter public schools serving 467,375 students in Texas.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Texas are Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin, School For The Highly Gifted and Carver Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Schools in Texas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12800 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 761-6888
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 761-6888
Grades: 11-12
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grades: 1-8
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Carver Center
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Grades: 1-6
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: 3-8
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Hudson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Grades: 1-5
| 559 students
Rank: #66.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
126 Thornridge Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-8700
Grades: 6-10
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2428 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
(936) 468-5899
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
(936) 468-5899
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #88.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Grades: 6-12
| 1,018 students
Rank: #99.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Sst Schertz
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
908 Fairlawn Ave
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 957-1955
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 957-1955
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #1111.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #1212.
Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8519 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 319-5525
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 319-5525
Grades: K-5
| 787 students
Rank: #1313.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Grades: K-12
| 875 students
Rank: #1414.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1515.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Grades: K-12
| 372 students
Rank: #1616.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 914 students
Rank: #1717.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 N Eastman Rd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 663-8219
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 663-8219
Grades: 1-12
| 266 students
Rank: #1818.
Panola Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1109 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Grades: 8-12
| 53 students
Rank: #1919.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #2020.
Basis Austin Primary
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: K-2
| 186 students
Rank: #2121.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #2222.
Imagine International Academy Of North Texas
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2860 Virginia Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-1500
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-1500
Grades: K-12
| 1,399 students
Rank: #2323.
Basis San Antonio- Pri North Central Campus
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
318 E Ramsey Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 775-4125
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 775-4125
Grades: K-5
| 753 students
Rank: #2424.
Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11327 Dreamland Dr
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 890-7267
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 890-7267
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
Rank: #2525.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Grades: PK-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: #2626.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grades: 6-12
| 395 students
Rank: #2727.
Uplift Educatiion-north Hills Prep Primary
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #2828.
Ischool High At The Woodlands
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3232 College Park Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #2929.
Great Hearts Monte Vista
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
211 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 888-9485
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 888-9485
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #3030.
Basis San Antonio - Northeast Campus
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11550 I 35 Frontage Rd
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 742-6310
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 742-6310
Grades: 5-7
| 91 students
Rank: #3131.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: #3232.
Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13415 W Belfort
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 265-2525
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 265-2525
Grades: K-5
| 735 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Basis San Antonio Pri - Northeast Campus
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11550 I 35 Frontage Rd
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 742-6310
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 742-6310
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #3535.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22400 Grand Corner Dr Bldg B
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-9000
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-9000
Grades: 8-12
| 590 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Texas?
The top ranked charter public schools in Texas include Richland Collegiate H S Of Math Science Engineerin, School For The Highly Gifted and Carver Center.
How many charter public schools are located in Texas?
1,048 charter public schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas charter public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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