For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 791 students in La Joya, TX.
The top ranked public charter school in La Joya, TX is Idea La Joya College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Joya, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in La Joya have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Public Charter Schools in La Joya, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea La Joya College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea La Joya Academy
Charter School
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
La Joya, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Center For Ed (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-8500
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-8500
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in La Joya, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in La Joya, TX include Idea La Joya College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in La Joya?
2 public charter schools are located in La Joya.
What is the racial composition of students in La Joya?
La Joya 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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