For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 109 students in 78570, TX.
The top-ranked public charter school in 78570, TX is Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 78570 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78570, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78570, TX Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 E 2nd St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-5417
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78570, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
837 S Ohio St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Gr: 5-6 | 763 students Minority enrollment: 99%
950 W Sixth St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Gr: PK-K | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Santa Maria Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
326 S Texas
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78570, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78570, TX include Triumph Public High Schools-mercedes.
How many public charter schools are located in 78570?
1 public charter schools are located in 78570.
What is the racial composition of students in 78570?
78570 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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