For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 2,893 students in Hays County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hays County, TX are Olympia Hills, Idea Kyle College Preparatory and Idea Kyle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Hays County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Hays County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Gr: 3-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Gr: 6-11 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Idea Kyle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Texas Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Uhland Rd No 2
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Katherine Anne Porter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Fm 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 648-3180
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 648-3180
Gr: 7-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Pathfinder Camp
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20800 Fm 150 W
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 496-7955
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 496-7955
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Gr: 2-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Doral Academy Of Texas
Charter School
1333 Firecracker
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Gr: PK-7 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Valor Kyle
Charter School
2355 Windy Hill Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 521-0600
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 521-0600
Gr: K-9 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Hays County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Gr: PK-2 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Gr: 8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hays County, TX include Olympia Hills, Idea Kyle College Preparatory and Idea Kyle Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Hays County?
11 public charter schools are located in Hays County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County?
Hays County public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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