Top 10 Best Texas Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 9,603 students in Texas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Texas are Hudson Elementary School, Houston Gateway Academy and Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Texas (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Grades: 1-5
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grades: 6-12
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2123 W Huisache Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
Grades: 6-12
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 709 students
Rank: #66.
Idea Carver Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
217 Robinson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 890 students
Rank: #88.
Travis Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1915 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 738-9830
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Shine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10711 Kipp Way
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 230-0548
Grades: PK-4
| 877 students
Rank: #1010.
Founders Classical Academy-austin North
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9100 E Us Hwy 290
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Grades: 5-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
Yes Prep - Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4411 Anderson Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 967-9200
Grades: 6-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #1313.
Vista Del Futuro Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1671 Bob Hope Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 855-8143
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Rank: #1414.
The Varnett School - East
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
804a Maxey Rd
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #1515.
Idea Academy Mission
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Austin College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8004 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 501-4969
Grades: 5-8
| 466 students
Rank: #1717.
Fox Technical High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
637 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 738-9730
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Texas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Texas include Hudson Elementary School, Houston Gateway Academy and Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Texas?
17 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

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