For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 209 students in San Marcos, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, TX are Hays Inspire Academy and Ki Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Marcos, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Gr: 1-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
San Marcos, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus (Closed)
Charter School
7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, TX include Hays Inspire Academy and Ki Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in San Marcos?
2 public charter schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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