For the 2024-25 school year, there are 513 charter public middle schools serving 259,046 students in Texas.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in Texas are School For The Highly Gifted, Basis Austin and Young Women's Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Texas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grades: 1-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Grades: 3-8
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
126 Thornridge Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-8700
Grades: 6-10
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Grades: 6-12
| 1,018 students
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Uplift Education-north Hills Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #77.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Grades: K-12
| 875 students
Rank: #88.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #99.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Grades: K-12
| 372 students
Rank: #1010.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 914 students
Rank: #1111.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 N Eastman Rd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 663-8219
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 663-8219
Grades: 1-12
| 266 students
Rank: #1212.
Panola Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1109 W Panola
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6355
Grades: 8-12
| 53 students
Rank: #1313.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #1414.
Imagine International Academy Of North Texas
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2860 Virginia Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-1500
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-1500
Grades: K-12
| 1,399 students
Rank: #1515.
Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11327 Dreamland Dr
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 890-7267
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 890-7267
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1616.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Grades: PK-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: #1717.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grades: 6-12
| 395 students
Rank: #1818.
Basis San Antonio - Northeast Campus
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11550 I 35 Frontage Rd
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 742-6310
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 742-6310
Grades: 5-7
| 91 students
Rank: #1919.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: #2020.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #2121.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22400 Grand Corner Dr Bldg B
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-9000
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-9000
Grades: 8-12
| 590 students
Rank: #2222.
Meridian World School Llc
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 N Ih 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 660-5230
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 660-5230
Grades: K-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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
| 27 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 3-8
| 18 students
Rank: #2525.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Sugar Land
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1428 Eldridge Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 302-6445
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 302-6445
Grades: K-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #2626.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2123 W Huisache Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
Grades: 6-12
| 528 students
Rank: #2727.
Idea Carver College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
217 Robinson Pl
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-8885
Grades: 6-12
| 671 students
Rank: #2828.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #2929.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Grades: K-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #3030.
Harmony Science Academy-katy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22400 Grand Corner Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926
Grades: PK-7
| 1,289 students
Rank: #3131.
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10710 Frisco St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 330-5844
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 330-5844
Grades: K-12
| 957 students
Rank: #3232.
Founders Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 Bellaire Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: K-12
| 934 students
Rank: #3333.
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
| 385 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Cross Timbers Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: K-12
| 953 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 709 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in Texas?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in Texas include School For The Highly Gifted, Basis Austin and Young Women's Leadership Academy.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Texas?
513 charter public middle schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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