For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,714 students in 78539, TX.
The top ranked public charter school in 78539, TX is Vanguard Beethoven. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 78539 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78539, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78539, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,714 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78539, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Jjaep-southwest Key Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78539, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78539, TX include Vanguard Beethoven.
How many public charter schools are located in 78539?
1 public charter schools are located in 78539.
What is the racial composition of students in 78539?
78539 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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