For the 2026 school year, there are 2 online public schools serving 10,056 students in Texas.
Texas online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Texas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Gr: 5-12 | 1,415 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Texas Connections Academy At Houston
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Richmond Ave Houston Tx
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Gr: 3-12 | 8,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Texas?
2 online public schools are available for Texas students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Texas?
Texas online public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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