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Best Texas Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 10,045 students in Texas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Texas are Hudson Elementary School, Rise Academy and Houston Gateway Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
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 Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Gr: 1-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2123 W Huisache Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
Gr: 6-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2205 S E 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Idea Carver Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 Robinson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Shine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10711 Kipp Way
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 230-0548
Gr: PK-4 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Travis Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1915 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9830
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Yes Prep - Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4411 Anderson Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 967-9200
Gr: 6-12 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Vista Del Futuro Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1671 Bob Hope Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 855-8143
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Idea Academy Mission
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
The Varnett School - East
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
804a Maxey Rd
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Austin College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8004 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 501-4969
Gr: 5-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Fox Technical High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
637 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 738-9730
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Texas?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Texas include Hudson Elementary School, Rise Academy and Houston Gateway Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Texas?
18 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas blue ribbon 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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