For the 2025 school year, there are 70 public charter schools serving 26,560 students in Austin, TX. The top ranked public charter schools in Austin, TX are Basis Austin, Chaparral Star Academy and Basis Austin Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Austin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Austin, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 3-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Gr: K-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Basis Austin Primary
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Gr: K-2 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Gr: K-11 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Foremost Dr
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Gr: K-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12200 Anderson Mill Rd
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 494-5151
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 494-5151
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Nyos Lamar Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 275-1593
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 275-1593
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6215 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Harmony School Of Science - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11800 Stonehollow Dr Ste 100
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 821-1700
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 821-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Gr: 6-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Travis Hts Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2010 Alameda Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-4495
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-4495
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Trinity Charter Schools-fort Worth Campus-e Semina
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1616.
University High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2007 University Dr
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 2-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Trinity Charter Schools - Fort Worth Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 Grayson St
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2020.
Idea Montopolis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Gr: K-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Idea Bluff Springs Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Idea Rundberg Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Austin Discovery School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9303 Fm 969 Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 674-0700
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 674-0700
Gr: K-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2424.
Magnolia Montessori For All
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Pecan Brook Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 522-2429
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 522-2429
Gr: PK-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2124 E St Elmo Rd A
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 330-0895
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 330-0895
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2727.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: 6-10 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Cedars International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8416 N Ih 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 419-1551
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 419-1551
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
The Excel Center (For Adults)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Austin Oaks
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1407 W Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3232.
Texas Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6414 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3333.
Wayside Real Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6405 S Ih 35
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 438-7325
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 438-7325
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Kipp Austin Comunidad
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8004 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 501-3911
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 501-3911
Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Austin, 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
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
American Youthworks Service Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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%
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Gr: 5-6 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Cross Creek (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
8402 Cross Park Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 7-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Dell Children's Medical Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Gr: PK-12
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Gr: 9-11 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
The Excel Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Excel Center Lockhart (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
The George Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Gr: 9-12
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%
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Gr: K-4
Kipp Austin Vista Middle Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8509 Fm 969 Bldg 676
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-1921
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-1921
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
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
Mainspring Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Gr: PK | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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%
Miracle Farm High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Munday (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Gr: 3-10 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-12
Phoenix Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 W Live Oak
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Austin, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Austin, TX include Basis Austin, Chaparral Star Academy and Basis Austin Primary. Austin has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public charter schools are located in Austin?
70 public charter schools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Austin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Austin include: Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park vs. Basis Austin Primary, Basis Austin Primary vs. Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park, Idea Montopolis Academy vs. Valor South Austin
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