For the 2024-25 school year, there are 53 alternative public preschools serving 8,708 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Texas are Heritage Academy Of Windcrest, Holmgreen Center and Children's Shelter Of Sa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Texas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Children's Shelter Of Sa
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2939 W Wioodlawn
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 212-2500
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 212-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Jean Massieu Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
823 N Center St
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-0396
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-0396
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Rank: #66.
Temple Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7177 Airport Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 S Ervay Ste 309
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3460 Ne Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #1010.
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6711 Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Grades: PK-8
| 850 students
Rank: #1212.
Faith Family Master Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #1313.
Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8440 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 988-5839
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 988-5839
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1414.
Frank L Madla Accelerated Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4018 S Presa
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 486-3686
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 486-3686
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Southwest Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
Rank: #1616.
Waco Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 N 25th St
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-8169
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-8169
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #1717.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1818.
Pathfinder Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
221 S 9th St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Jo Kelly Sp Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Bailey Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-5900
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2020.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 622 students
Rank: #2121.
Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
735 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Rank: #2222.
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Grades: PK-12
| 2,473 students
Rank: #2323.
George I Sanchez Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Gulf Fwy Bldg B3
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-1112
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-1112
Grades: PK-12
| 600 students
Rank: #2424.
Crosswinds Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 522-2950
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 522-2950
Grades: PK-12
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Christus Santa Rosa
Alternative School
333 Santa Rosa N
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 225-2406
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 225-2406
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Crockett Early Headstart
Alternative School
3282 S 13th
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Grades: PK
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
Day Nursery Of Abilene
Alternative School
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dell Children's Medical Center
Alternative School
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Wing
Alternative School
18901 Timberforest Dr
Humble, TX 77346
(281) 812-3400
Humble, TX 77346
(281) 812-3400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Forney Learning Academy
Alternative School
309 S Bois D Arc St
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4150
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4150
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fw Rgnl Program For Deaf
Alternative School
100 N University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2920
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2920
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Special Education Ssa
Alternative School
100 W Pecan
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
Alternative School
1600 Rigsbee Dr
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-7160
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-7160
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound
Alternative School
6632 Bandera
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 397-8810
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 397-8810
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound
Alternative School
1100 Raider Dr
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 354-3537
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 354-3537
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Texas include Heritage Academy Of Windcrest, Holmgreen Center and Children's Shelter Of Sa.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Texas?
53 alternative public preschools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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