For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,286 students in 79927, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 79927, TX are Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory and Idea Rio Vista Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 79927 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 79927, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79927, TX Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Idea Rio Vista Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 79927, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 79927, TX include Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory and Idea Rio Vista Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 79927?
2 public charter schools are located in 79927.
What is the racial composition of students in 79927?
79927 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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