For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 211 students in 78873, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78873, TX are Big Springs Charter School and Hill Country Youth Ranch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78873 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78873, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78873, TX Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Springs Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10664 N Us Hwy 83
Leakey, TX 78873
(830) 232-7101
Leakey, TX 78873
(830) 232-7101
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Hill Country Youth Ranch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3484 Hwy 27 W
Leakey, TX 78873
(830) 367-6100
Leakey, TX 78873
(830) 367-6100
Grades: 2-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78873, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78873, TX include Big Springs Charter School and Hill Country Youth Ranch.
How many public charter schools are located in 78873?
2 public charter schools are located in 78873.
What is the racial composition of students in 78873?
78873 public charter schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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