For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 688 students in 78702, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78702, TX are University Of Texas El Charter School, Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute and Helping Hand. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78702 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78702, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78702, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Of Texas El Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: K-7 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Texans Can Academy - Austin
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2406 Rosewood Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Isd Prek Partnership (Pkp)
Charter School
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-6267
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-6267
Gr: PK | 168 students Minority enrollment: 93%
78702, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 2 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: K-2 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Gr: 6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Gr: 9-12
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
The Refuge (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78702, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78702, TX include University Of Texas El Charter School, Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute and Helping Hand.
How many public charter schools are located in 78702?
5 public charter schools are located in 78702.
What is the racial composition of students in 78702?
78702 public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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