For the 2025 school year, there are 397 alternative public middle schools serving 43,452 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Texas are Heritage Academy, Boulevard Heights and Midland Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle 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.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Grades: 2-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Grades: K-8
| 824 students
Rank: #55.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 907 students
Rank: #66.
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: #7 - 127. - 12.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9600 Eagle Dr
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
(281) 576-2221
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
(281) 576-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Grades: 8-11
| 14 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
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: #7 - 127. - 12.
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: #7 - 127. - 12.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Grades: K-7
| 7 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Admin Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
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: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Jourdanton Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 6-11
| 2 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Oceans Behavioral Health
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4225 Woods Pl
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Seidel Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6711 S New Braunfels
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 532-8811
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 532-8811
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Whispering Hills Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4110 Fm 609
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Grades: 4-10
| 5 students
Rank: #2323.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #2424.
Lytle Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #2525.
Raymondville Options Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 E Rodriguez
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8175
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Rank: #26 - 4826. - 48.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #26 - 4826. - 48.
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1511 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Rank: #26 - 4826. - 48.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #26 - 4826. - 48.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Grades: 5-11
| 4 students
Rank: #26 - 4826. - 48.
Braves Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Grades: 3-11
| 10 students
Rank: #26 - 4826. - 48.
Brazos Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-2760
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-2760
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #26 - 4826. - 48.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #26 - 4826. - 48.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Grades: 8-11
| 15 students
Rank: #26 - 4826. - 48.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #26 - 4826. - 48.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Texas include Heritage Academy, Boulevard Heights and Midland Academy Charter School.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Texas?
397 alternative public middle schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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