For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public charter schools serving 33,679 students in Hidalgo County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hidalgo County, TX are Idea Quest College Preparatory, Vanguard Beethoven and Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Hidalgo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,714 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Idea Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Idea North Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: K-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Gr: K-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Idea Owassa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Gr: K-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10170 Kriewald Rd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4970
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4970
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15101 Edgemere Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Gr: 6-11 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: 6-10 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Idea Mcallen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: K-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Vanguard Van Gogh
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1407 W Moore Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 403-5000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 403-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 E Kelly Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Gr: PK-12 | 1,965 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Vanguard Picasso
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 S Athol
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Gr: 6-11 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Gr: 6-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Idea Walzem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6445 Walzem Rd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4600
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4600
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 E Business 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Gr: PK-12 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Gr: 6-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Idea Elsa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 S Fannin
Elsa, TX 78543
(956) 567-4700
Elsa, TX 78543
(956) 567-4700
Gr: 6-11 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Idea Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: K-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Idea Los Encinos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: K-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Idea Academy Mission
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Idea Toros College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Texas Rd
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Gr: 8-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Idea Edinburg Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2753 N Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6100
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6100
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Gr: 6-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Idea Elsa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 S Fannin
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Idea Academy Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4100
Gr: K-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 S Oklahoma Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Gr: PK | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Beto House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
2320 S Cesar Chavez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
College Career & Technology Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Gr: 12
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1001 N Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Gr: 9 | 1 student
619 Mile 17
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Gr: 6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Gr: PK | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Gr: 5-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 2-3 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Excel Academy Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Gr: 9-11 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
Hidalgo Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Hidalgo Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Gr: 8-9 | 5 students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 10-11
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
Hidalgo J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Gr: 12 | 1 student
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Horizon H S Harlingen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Gr: 9
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hidalgo County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hidalgo County, TX include Idea Quest College Preparatory, Vanguard Beethoven and Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Hidalgo County?
51 public charter schools are located in Hidalgo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Hidalgo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Hidalgo County include: Vanguard Mozart vs. Vanguard Rembrandt, Vanguard Rembrandt vs. Vanguard Mozart, Idea College Preparatory Pharr vs. Vanguard Rembrandt
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