For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,573 students in 78586, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78586, TX are Idea Academy San Benito, Idea College Preparatory San Benito and Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78586 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78586, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 78586, TX Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Academy San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: K-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: 6-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78586, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2330 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Mid-valley Academy (Pk-3) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Swk - Casa Antigua (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
502 E Expy 77 83
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Swk - Casa Rio Grande (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
401 E Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78586, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78586, TX include Idea Academy San Benito, Idea College Preparatory San Benito and Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito.
How many public charter schools are located in 78586?
3 public charter schools are located in 78586.
What is the racial composition of students in 78586?
78586 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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