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Best Public Charter Schools in Cameron County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cameron County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public charter schools serving 11,457 students in Cameron County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cameron County, TX are Bryss Academy, Idea Riverview Academy and Idea Riverview College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Cameron County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Cameron County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Idea Riverview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Idea Brownsville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: K-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Idea Frontier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Idea Academy San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: K-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-11 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: 6-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1212.
Idea Harlingen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 377-8000
Gr: K-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Gr: 6-10 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Idea Sports Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Old Alice Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Idea Robindale Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Old Alice Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-9555
Gr: PK-7 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Triumph Public High Schools-brownsville
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
944 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bryss Academy High School
Charter School
2250 N Coria
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: 9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Cameron County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cameron County, TX include Bryss Academy, Idea Riverview Academy and Idea Riverview College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in Cameron County?
22 public charter schools are located in Cameron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron County?
Cameron County public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Cameron County are often viewed compared to one another?

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