For the 2025 school year, there are 191 alternative public charter schools serving 31,962 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Texas are Heritage Academy, Midland Academy Charter School and Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1599 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
Clearfork Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7820 Hanger Cutoff Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(254) 644-9111
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(254) 644-9111
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Premier H S Of Del Rio
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Kings Way
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 298-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Premier H S Of South Irving
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
551 Ryan Plaza Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 6-11
| 12 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Seton Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Mission Rd
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 834-4127
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 834-4127
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Academy Of Windcrest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #1111.
Annunciation Maternity Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3610 Shell Rd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Premier H S Of Comanche/early
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
819 Early Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 356-9673
Lewisville, TX 75029
(325) 356-9673
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Premier H S Of Huntsville
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 7th St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 439-5204
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 439-5204
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Premier H S Of New Braunfels
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1928 S Seguin Ave Ste 100a
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 609-6606
Lewisville, TX 75029
(830) 609-6606
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13801 Burnet Rd Ste 300
Lewisville, TX 75029
(512) 832-0965
Lewisville, TX 75029
(512) 832-0965
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Grades: K-7
| 21 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Huston Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
680 Peach Orchard Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Premier H S - Corpus Christi
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5130 Kostoryz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(201) 402-0253
Lewisville, TX 75029
(201) 402-0253
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Premier H S Of Dayton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1707 County Rd 611
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 257-8017
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 257-8017
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Premier H S Of Texarkana
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3448 Summerhill Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Premier H S Of Tyler
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 N Glenwood Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(903) 592-5222
Lewisville, TX 75029
(903) 592-5222
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Premier H S-houston (Champions)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3355 Fm 1960 Rd W Ste 1a And 1
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Premier High School-canyon
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3404 4th Ave Ste A
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 416-8106
Lewisville, TX 75029
(806) 416-8106
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Sjrc Texas
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Ridge Creek Ln
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 560-8132
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 560-8132
Grades: 8-11
| 6 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: 2-8
| 11 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Trinity Charter Schools-fort Worth Campus-e Semina
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Unlimited Visions Aftercare
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
907 Preston Dr
Pasadena, TX 77503
(512) 633-0795
Pasadena, TX 77503
(512) 633-0795
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: #2828.
University High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2007 University Dr
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Premier H S Of Granbury
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
833 Harbor Lake Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(817) 573-0435
Lewisville, TX 75029
(817) 573-0435
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Premier H S Of Mission
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 St Claire St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(956) 607-9636
Lewisville, TX 75029
(956) 607-9636
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Premier High School-el Paso Eastpointe
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1231 Lee Trevino
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #3232.
Premier High School-el Paso Mesa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Belvedere Ste 116
Lewisville, TX 75029
(915) 581-4300
Lewisville, TX 75029
(915) 581-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #3333.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Dan Chadwick Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2402 Alpine Rd
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 753-9400
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 753-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
El Paso Academy West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Redd Rd
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Texas include Heritage Academy, Midland Academy Charter School and Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Texas?
191 alternative public charter schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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