For the 2026-27 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 (2026-27)
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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