For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,567 students in Donna, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Donna, TX are Idea Academy and Idea College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Donna, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Donna have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Donna, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: K-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Donna, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Academy Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Gr: 9-11 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
400 North Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Gr: 9 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Donna, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Donna, TX include Idea Academy and Idea College Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in Donna?
2 public charter schools are located in Donna.
What is the racial composition of students in Donna?
Donna public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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