For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,437 students in Garland, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Garland, TX are Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland, Harmony Science Academy - Garland and Iltexas Garland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Garland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Garland, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 Firewheel
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Iltexas Garland Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3301 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Iltexas Garland Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Gr: K-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Iltexas Garland High School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4413 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-3414
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-3414
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Garland, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
701 W State St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Memorial Pathway Academy Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2825 S 1st St
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Gr: 6-8
2625 Anita Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2671
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2671
Gr: PK | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Pathfinder Achievement Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
221 S 9th St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Garland, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Garland, TX include Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland, Harmony Science Academy - Garland and Iltexas Garland Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Garland?
5 public charter schools are located in Garland.
What is the racial composition of students in Garland?
Garland public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Garland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Garland include: Iltexas Garland Middle School vs. Iltexas Garland High School, Iltexas Garland High School vs. Iltexas Garland Middle School, Iltexas Garland High School vs. Iltexas Garland Elementary School
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