Top 5 Best Mcallen Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 4,383 students in Mcallen, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Mcallen, TX are Idea Mcallen College Preparatory, Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory and Horizon Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcallen, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Mcallen 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 Mcallen, TX Public Charter Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Grades: 6-10
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Montessori
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Grades: PK-9
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Idea Mcallen Academy
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 858 students
Rank: #55.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 816 students
Rank: #77.
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N 17th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brillante Academy
Charter School
2021 S 45th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(713) 303-6447
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Los Encinos Academy
Charter School
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Grades: PK-3
| 595 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcallen, Texas

Mcallen, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Grades: PK
| 383 students
5103 S Embassy
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 488-8883
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
1205 S 7th St
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 689-3300
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
508 E Elizabeth St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 542-3363
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
4737 S Sugar Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 380-6616
Grades: PK-12
| 223 students
1352 E First St Ste A
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 519-2227
Grades: PK-12
| 253 students
615 S International Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students
J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2000 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-1169
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Grades: 6-9
| 534 students
2100 Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
New Hope Middle School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1000 N Mccoll Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
One Stop Multiservice (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 164
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
3900 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6031
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
3017 S 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Grades: 10
| n/a students
520 S 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mcallen, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mcallen, TX include Idea Mcallen College Preparatory, Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory and Horizon Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in Mcallen, TX?
9 public charter schools are located in Mcallen, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcallen, TX?
Mcallen, TX 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).

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