For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 405 students in 78840, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78840, TX are Heritage Academy Of Del Rio and Heritage Academy Of Del Rio Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78840 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78840, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78840, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Academy Of Del Rio
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 B Kings Way
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-6230
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-6230
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Academy Of Del Rio Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Amistad Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-6230
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-6230
Grades: 5-8
| 222 students
78840, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eagle Academy Of Del Rio (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-1559
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-1559
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Griner St
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 778-4450
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 778-4450
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78840, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78840, TX include Heritage Academy Of Del Rio and Heritage Academy Of Del Rio Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 78840?
2 public charter schools are located in 78840.
What is the racial composition of students in 78840?
78840 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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