For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,441 students in Bell County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Bell County, TX are Charter Oak Elementary School, Nolan Creek School and Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Bell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Bell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charter Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8402 Poison Oak Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #22.
Nolan Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 E Ave C
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Grades: K-7
| 138 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2205 Fm 3046
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Priority Charter Schools Temple
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
| 221 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar Crest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4017
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4017
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #66.
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Priority Charter Schools - Killeen
Charter School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 206-2013
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 206-2013
Grades: K-4
| 19 students
Bell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Jjaep (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
704 E Main St
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4304
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4304
Grades: 7
| n/a students
P O Box 170
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-3353
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-3353
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Bell County Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
706 E Rio Poco
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 657-0175
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 657-0175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
105 S Rose Ln
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-0175
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-0175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
404 N Robinson
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-3351
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-3351
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3802
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3802
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave Building 10
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bell County Juv Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Grades: 6-11
| 27 students
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
400 N Wall
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,116 students
320 N Blair
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Cedar Crest Tcs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3500 South Ih 35
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Grades: 1-12
| 65 students
Cedar Park Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
201 Buttercup Creek Blvd
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
2200 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Creekview Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
52425 Muskogee Rd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1620
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1620
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
701 Whitlow Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Georgetown Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
302 Serenada
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Killeen Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3209 Atkinson Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
505 E Jasper Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1150
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1150
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
575 Salado School Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Grades: 3-6
| 572 students
Scott & White Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Grades: 7-10
| 1 students
51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1050
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1050
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
1517 Barbara Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Grades: 5-6
| 539 students
510 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Grades: PK-2
| 458 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Bell County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Bell County, TX include Charter Oak Elementary School, Nolan Creek School and Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove.
How many public charter schools are located in Bell County?
7 public charter schools are located in Bell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell County?
Bell County public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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