For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,394 students in Rio Grande City, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Rio Grande City, TX are Idea Rio Grande City Academy and Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande City, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Rio Grande City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rio Grande City, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Rio Grande City Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Grades: K-5
| 733 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 661 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Rio Grande City, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Rio Grande City, TX include Idea Rio Grande City Academy and Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in Rio Grande City?
2 public charter schools are located in Rio Grande City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grande City?
Rio Grande City public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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