For the 2024 school year, there are 318 charter public preschools serving 155,798 students in Texas.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Texas are School Of Science And Technology Schertz, Houston Gateway Inc Elite College Prep and Houston Gateway - Coral Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School Of Science And Technology 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-5
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Gateway 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
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Gateway - 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
| 854 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 630 students
Rank: #55.
Universal - 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
| 1,329 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Golden Rule
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
622 Sunnyside Ave
Dallas, TX 75262
(214) 333-9330
Dallas, TX 75262
(214) 333-9330
Grades: PK-4
| 99 students
Rank: #88.
Idea Burke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4650
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 239-4650
Grades: PK-3
| 667 students
Rank: #99.
Idea Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #1010.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Grades: PK-12
| 784 students
Rank: #1111.
Quest Middle Of Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 S Heartz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Unity Pri
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 Hwy 6 S
Houston, TX 77083
(832) 230-0572
Houston, TX 77083
(832) 230-0572
Grades: PK-4
| 872 students
Rank: #1414.
Harmony Science - Cedar Park
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
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: #1515.
School Of Science And Technology Advancement
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12801 Brant Rock Dr
San Antonio, TX 78238
(832) 288-2523
San Antonio, TX 78238
(832) 288-2523
Grades: PK-8
| 695 students
Rank: #1616.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1717.
Idea South Flores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6919 S Flores
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 239-4150
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 239-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 841 students
Rank: #1818.
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2411 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9745
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9745
Grades: PK-7
| 533 students
Rank: #1919.
School Of Science And Technology Sugarland
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10007 Clodine Rd
San Antonio, TX 78228
(281) 277-7923
San Antonio, TX 78228
(281) 277-7923
Grades: PK-8
| 777 students
Rank: #2020.
Alief Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12013 6th St
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 530-9406
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 530-9406
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Sharp Prep
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8430 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3000
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3000
Grades: PK-4
| 908 students
Rank: #2222.
Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 275-1593
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 275-1593
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #2323.
School Of Science And Technology Hill Country
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9202 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 688-9758
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 688-9758
Grades: PK-9
| 501 students
Rank: #2424.
Kipp Connect Houston Pri
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6700 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3023
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3023
Grades: PK-4
| 899 students
Rank: #2525.
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #2626.
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4301 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #2727.
Idea Frontier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students
Rank: #2828.
Idea Ingram Hills Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3115 Majestic Dr
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 529-3700
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 529-3700
Grades: PK-4
| 635 students
Rank: #2929.
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Daffodil Ave
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Rank: #3030.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Grades: PK-7
| 202 students
Rank: #3131.
Howard Burnham Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7310 Bishop Flores Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #3232.
School Of Science And Technology - Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11214 N Weidner Rd
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 657-6400
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 657-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 782 students
Rank: #3333.
Sarah Strinden Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 S Raguet St
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-5515
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-5515
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #3434.
Accelerated Interdisciplinary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12825 Summit Rdg Dr
Houston, TX 77225
(713) 728-9330
Houston, TX 77225
(713) 728-9330
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Rank: #3535.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Grades: PK-11
| 1,313 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Texas?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Texas include School Of Science And Technology Schertz, Houston Gateway Inc Elite College Prep and Houston Gateway - Coral Campus.
How many charter public preschools are located in Texas?
318 charter public preschools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas charter public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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