For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 4,277 students in 78596, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78596, TX are Idea Weslaco Pike Academy, Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator and Idea Edgemere College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78596 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78596, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78596, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: K-5
| 733 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10170 Kriewald Rd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4970
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4970
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15101 Edgemere Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Grades: 6-11
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Idea Walzem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6445 Walzem Rd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4600
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4600
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #66.
Idea Academy Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4100
Grades: K-5
| 685 students
Rank: #77.
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N Grand Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(281) 485-2500
Weslaco, TX 78596
(281) 485-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #88.
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1223 Sugarcane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-0044
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-0044
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
78596, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 S Oklahoma Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Grades: PK
| 344 students
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Horizon H S Harlingen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Horizon H S Mcallen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
320 N Main St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Horizon H S Weslaco (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1223 Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Idea Ignite (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2115 W. Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 377-8000
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 377-8000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 S Oklahoma St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Technology Education Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
116 W 5th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
700 S Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78596, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78596, TX include Idea Weslaco Pike Academy, Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator and Idea Edgemere College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in 78596?
8 public charter schools are located in 78596.
What is the racial composition of students in 78596?
78596 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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