For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,004 students in 78626, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78626, TX are Gateway College Preparatory School and Goodwater Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78626 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78626, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78626, TX Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Gr: K-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Goodwater Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Stadium Dr
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 966-5484
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 966-5484
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Harmony Science Academy - Georgetown
Charter School
201 Blue Ridge Dr
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 386-1903
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 386-1903
78626, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rock Springs High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 Southeast Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 819-9400
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 819-9400
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
S T E P - C O R E (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
S T E P - C O R E (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students
S T E P - Detention (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 8-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
S T E P - J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 7-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Step - Core (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3200
Gr: 11-12 | 1 student
Step - Detention (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1821 Se Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 8-11 | 2 students
Step - Jjaep (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3595
Gr: 7-11 | 2 students
Step - Jjaep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Williamson County Core/jjaep (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3255
Williamson County Juvenile Detention Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78626, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78626, TX include Gateway College Preparatory School and Goodwater Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in 78626?
3 public charter schools are located in 78626.
What is the racial composition of students in 78626?
78626 public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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