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Best Texas Charter Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 332 charter public preschools serving 178,143 students in Texas.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Texas are Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus, Universal Academy - Coppell and Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Preschools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5034
Gr: PK-12 | 1,302 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Harmony Science Academy-katy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22400 Grand Corner Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926
Gr: PK-7 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Sst Schertz
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20845 Technology Ave
Schertz, TX 78154
(830) 215-9500
Gr: PK-7 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Briarmeadow Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Sst Advancement
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12801 Brant Rock Dr
Houston, TX 77082
(832) 288-2523
Gr: PK-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Gr: PK-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
The Linguistic Academy Of El Paso-cultural Demo Site
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5141 Upper Valley Rd
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12200 Anderson Mill Rd
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 494-5151
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Alief Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12013 6th St
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 530-9406
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Coppell Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 S Heartz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 242-5864
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Unity Primary
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8500 Hwy 6 S
Houston, TX 77083
(832) 230-0572
Gr: PK-5 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Sst Sugarland
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10007 Clodine Rd
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 277-7923
Gr: PK-7 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Nyos Lamar Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 275-1593
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6215 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2411 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9745
Gr: PK-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Harmony School Of Excellence - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9435 Betel Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 307-4412
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Sst Northwest
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12042 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78253
(210) 688-9990
Gr: PK-7 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4301 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Kipp Connect Houston Primary
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6700 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3023
Gr: PK-5 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Sst Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11214 N Weidner Rd
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 590-1115
Gr: PK-6 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Golden Rule
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
622 Sunnyside Ave
Dallas, TX 75262
(214) 333-9330
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Harmony School Of Science - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11800 Stonehollow Dr Ste 100
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 821-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
Howard Burnham Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7310 Bishop Flores Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Kipp Sharp Prep
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8430 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
A B Duncan Collegiate Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 S 8th St
Floydada, TX 79235
(806) 983-5332
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Harmony School Of Exploration- Houston
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9305 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 831-7406
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas charter public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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