For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,399 students in Harlingen, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Harlingen, TX are Idea Harlingen Academy, Idea Harlingen College Preparatory and Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlingen, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Harlingen have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Harlingen, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Harlingen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 377-8000
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 377-8000
Gr: K-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Gr: 6-10 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Harlingen, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Harlingen, TX include Idea Harlingen Academy, Idea Harlingen College Preparatory and Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Harlingen?
3 public charter schools are located in Harlingen.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlingen?
Harlingen public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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