For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,150 students in 78572, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78572, TX are Idea Academy Mission, Idea Palmview College Preparatory and Idea College Preparatory Mission. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78572 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78572, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 78572, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Academy Mission
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Gr: 6-10 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: 6-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Excellence In Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 W Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Idea Palmview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-4900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-4900
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Brillante Academy
Charter School
706 N Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 474-3242
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 474-3242
Gr: PK-2 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78572, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78572, TX include Idea Academy Mission, Idea Palmview College Preparatory and Idea College Preparatory Mission.
How many public charter schools are located in 78572?
6 public charter schools are located in 78572.
What is the racial composition of students in 78572?
78572 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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