Top 10 Best Austin Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 72 public charter schools serving 26,145 students in Austin, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Austin, TX are Basis Austin, Chaparral Star Academy and Basis Austin Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Austin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
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 Public Charter Schools in Austin, TX (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: 3-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Grades: K-12
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Austin Primary
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: K-2
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Grades: PK-12
| 896 students
Rank: #55.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Grades: K-10
| 824 students
Rank: #66.
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12200 Anderson Mill Rd
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 494-5151
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #77.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Foremost Dr
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Grades: K-12
| 753 students
Rank: #88.
Nyos - Magnolia Mccullough Campus
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 275-1593
Grades: PK-8
| 1,331 students
Rank: #99.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Grades: 6-12
| 747 students
Rank: #1010.
The Refuge
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
University Of Texas El Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1212.
Harmony School Of Science - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Stonehollow Dr Ste 100
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 821-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1313.
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6215 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1414.
Nyos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #1515.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 761 students
Rank: #1616.
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #1717.
Travis Hts Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2010 Alameda Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-4495
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 W 22nd St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Grades: K-7
| 22 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Munday
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: 3-9
| 8 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Trinity Charter Schools-fort Worth Campus-e Semina
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students
Rank: #2222.
Idea Bluff Springs Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #2323.
Magnolia Montessori For All
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5100 Pecan Brook Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 522-2429
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #2424.
Idea Montopolis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Grades: K-5
| 694 students
Rank: #2525.
Cedars International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8416 N Ih 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 419-1551
Grades: PK-8
| 382 students
Rank: #2626.
Austin Discovery School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9303 Fm 969 Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 674-0700
Grades: K-6
| 332 students
Rank: #2727.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: 6-9
| 264 students
Rank: #2828.
The Excel Center (For Adults)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 8-12
| 475 students
Rank: #2929.
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 698 students
Rank: #3030.
Wayside Real Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6405 S Ih 35
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 438-7325
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #3131.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2124 E St Elmo Rd A
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 330-0895
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #3232.
Kipp Alegria Primary
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8509 Fm 969 Bldg 629
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Grades: PK-4
| 698 students
Rank: #3333.
Idea Rundberg Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Grades: K-5
| 682 students
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8509 Fm 969 Bldg A
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 501-3640
Grades: 5-8
| 467 students
Rank: #3535.
Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6414 N Hampton
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 494-1076
Grades: PK-2
| 157 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Grades: 5-6
| 105 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Grades: PK
| 217 students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-11
| 260 students
The Echelon (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1834 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Excel Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
The Excel Center For Adults Ayw (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 66 students
Excel Center Lockhart (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
The George Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Grades: PK
| 25 students
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Miracle Farm High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Grades: 3-10
| 9 students
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1106 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 414-4428
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Premier H S Of Austin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1701 West Ben White 100a
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
1835 A Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-0965
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
2608 Richcreek Rd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-9400
Grades: PK
| 304 students
1611 Headway Cir Bldg 3
Austin, TX 78714
(512) 282-7161
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Austin, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Austin, TX include Basis Austin, Chaparral Star Academy and Basis Austin Primary.
How many public charter schools are located in Austin?
72 public charter schools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin 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).
Which public charter schools in Austin are often viewed compared to one another?

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