For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 154 students in Duval County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter school in Duval County, TX is Benavides Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Duval County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benavides Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Eagle Dr
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Duval County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
609 West Labbe St
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Gr: 3-5
Freer Alter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1106 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Duval County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Duval County, TX include Benavides Secondary.
How many public charter schools are located in Duval County?
2 public charter schools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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