For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,394 students in Starr County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Starr County, 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.
Starr County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Starr County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 Starr County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Rio Grande City Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Starr County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1334 Fourth St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Gr: PK | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Instructional & Guidance Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
120 Luciano Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8900
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8900
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
800 Gladiator Dr
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-2341
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-2341
Gr: 5-6 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
5175 Fm 1017
San Isidro, TX 78588
(956) 481-3107
San Isidro, TX 78588
(956) 481-3107
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3210 Old Escobares Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4800
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4800
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Starr County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Starr County, TX include Idea Rio Grande City Academy and Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in Starr County?
2 public charter schools are located in Starr County.
What is the racial composition of students in Starr County?
Starr County 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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