For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 5,735 students in Red Oak, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Red Oak, TX are Life School Red Oak, Life Middle Waxahachie and Life H S Waxahachie. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Oak, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Red Oak have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Red Oak, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Life School Red Oak
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 S I-35 E
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 552-9200
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 552-9200
Gr: K-6 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Life Middle Waxahachie
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3295 N Us Hwy 77
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 937-0715
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 937-0715
Gr: 7-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Life H S Waxahachie
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 W Butcher Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Life School Cedar Hill
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 W Wintergreen Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 293-2825
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 293-2825
Gr: K-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Life School Mountain Creek
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5525 W Illinois Ave
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 623-0012
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 623-0012
Gr: K-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Life School Lancaster
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 S I-35 E
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-7950
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-7950
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Life School Oak Cliff
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 S R L Thornton Frwy
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Gr: K-12 | 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Red Oak, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Life School Carrollton (Closed 2025)
Charter School
2660 E Trinity Mills Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 701-1355
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 701-1355
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Red Oak, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Red Oak, TX include Life School Red Oak, Life Middle Waxahachie and Life H S Waxahachie.
How many public charter schools are located in Red Oak?
8 public charter schools are located in Red Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Oak?
Red Oak public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% 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 Red Oak are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Red Oak include: Life School Oak Cliff vs. Life School Lancaster, Life School Lancaster vs. Life School Oak Cliff, Life School Cedar Hill vs. Life School Oak Cliff
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