For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 5,442 students in Edinburg, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Edinburg, TX are Idea Quest College Preparatory, Vanguard Beethoven and Idea Quest Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edinburg, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Edinburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Edinburg, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Idea Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Vanguard Picasso
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 S Athol
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Idea Toros College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Texas Rd
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Gr: 8-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Idea Edinburg Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2753 N Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6100
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6100
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Edinburg, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2320 S Cesar Chavez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 Edinburg, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Edinburg, TX include Idea Quest College Preparatory, Vanguard Beethoven and Idea Quest Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Edinburg?
7 public charter schools are located in Edinburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Edinburg?
Edinburg public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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