For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,380 students in 78504, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78504, TX are Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory and Idea Tres Lagos Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78504 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78504, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 78504, TX Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: K-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
78504, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Brownsville (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
508 E Elizabeth St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 542-3363
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 542-3363
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Edinburg (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4737 S Sugar Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 380-6616
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 380-6616
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Mission (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1352 E First St Ste A
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 519-2227
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 519-2227
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
615 S International Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
One Stop Multiservice (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 164
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78504, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78504, TX include Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory and Idea Tres Lagos Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 78504?
2 public charter schools are located in 78504.
What is the racial composition of students in 78504?
78504 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).
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.