For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 2,893 students in Hays County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hays County, TX are Olympia Hills, Idea Kyle College Preparatory and Idea Kyle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Hays County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Hays County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 3-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Idea Kyle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Katherine Anne Porter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Fm 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 648-3180
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 648-3180
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Pathfinder Camp
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20800 Fm 150 W
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 750-0426
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Gr: 1-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Doral Academy Of Texas
Charter School
1333 Firecracker
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Valor Kyle
Charter School
2355 Windy Hill Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 521-0600
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 521-0600
Gr: K-10 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Hays County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus (Closed)
Charter School
7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hays County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hays County, TX include Olympia Hills, Idea Kyle College Preparatory and Idea Kyle Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Hays County?
11 public charter schools are located in Hays County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County?
Hays County public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 Hays County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Hays County include: Valor Kyle vs. Idea Kyle Academy
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