Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Charter Schools in Ellis County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ellis County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 5,734 students in Ellis County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ellis County, 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.
Ellis County, 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 Ellis County 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 Black), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Ellis County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Life School Red Oak
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
777 S I-35 E
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3295 N Us Hwy 77
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
170 W Butcher Rd
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
129 W Wintergreen Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 293-2825
Gr: K-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Life School Carrollton
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2660 E Trinity Mills Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 701-1355
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Life School Mountain Creek
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5525 W Illinois Ave
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 623-0012
Gr: K-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Life School Lancaster
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
950 S I-35 E
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-7950
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Life School Oak Cliff
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 S R L Thornton Frwy
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Gr: K-12 | 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Mansfield Heritage Elementary School
Charter School
10701 Heritage Pkwy
Midlothian, TX 76065
(972) 479-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Mansfield Heritage Middle School
Charter School
10701 Heritage Pkwy
Midlothian, TX 76065
(972) 479-9078
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Ellis County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ellis County, TX include Life School Red Oak, Life Middle Waxahachie and Life H S Waxahachie.
How many public charter schools are located in Ellis County?
8 public charter schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (TX):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
 School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
 10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools

More Articles

Teaching
Scholarships
Opinion
Local School Topics
Parenting and Learning Issues