For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 791 students in 78560, TX.
The top-ranked public charter school in 78560, TX is Idea La Joya College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78560 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78560, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 78560, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea La Joya College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea La Joya Academy
Charter School
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
78560, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Center For Ed (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78560, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78560, TX include Idea La Joya College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in 78560?
2 public charter schools are located in 78560.
What is the racial composition of students in 78560?
78560 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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