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Best 78501 Texas Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,060 students in 78501, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78501, TX are Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Idea Mcallen Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78501 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78501, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78501, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Idea Mcallen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: K-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N 17th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78501 Texas

78501, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Beto House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Gr: PK | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Jasper High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2000 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-1169
Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2023)
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Gr: 6-9 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Navarro Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2100 Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
New Hope Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1000 N Mccoll Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Thigpen Elementary School (Closed 2008)
520 S 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78501, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78501, TX include Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Idea Mcallen Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 78501?
4 public charter schools are located in 78501.
What is the racial composition of students in 78501?
78501 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

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