For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 7,820 students in 78577, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78577, TX are Idea Owassa College Preparatory, Vanguard Rembrandt and Idea Owassa Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78577 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78577, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78577, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Grades: 6-11
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 E Kelly Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,965 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Owassa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #44.
Idea Elsa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 S Fannin
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Grades: K-5
| 722 students
Rank: #55.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Grades: 6-12
| 863 students
Rank: #66.
Vanguard Van Gogh
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1407 W Moore Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 403-5000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 403-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 959 students
Rank: #77.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 E Business 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 1,209 students
Rank: #88.
Idea Academy Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Grades: K-5
| 758 students
78577, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
218 E Juarez St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
College Career & Technology Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Grades: 12
| n/a students
1001 N Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
903 N Flag St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2830
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Premier H S Of Pharrmcallen (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 East Expy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-8800
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-8800
Grades: 5-12
| 223 students
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400
Grades: 5
| 256 students
Valley View 6th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9701 South Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Grades: 6
| 35 students
Valley View 7th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9701 South Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Grades: 7
| 30 students
3000 E Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200
Grades: 8-9
| 523 students
Valley View H S Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9701 South Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Grades: 9-10
| 32 students
Valley View J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-3025
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-3025
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Valley View Phoenix Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
600 1/2 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Grades: 9-10
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78577, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78577, TX include Idea Owassa College Preparatory, Vanguard Rembrandt and Idea Owassa Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 78577?
8 public charter schools are located in 78577.
What is the racial composition of students in 78577?
78577 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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