For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,394 students in 78582, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78582, TX are Idea Rio Grande City Academy and Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78582 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78582, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 78582, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Rio Grande City Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Gr: K-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78582, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78582, TX include Idea Rio Grande City Academy and Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in 78582?
2 public charter schools are located in 78582.
What is the racial composition of students in 78582?
78582 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).
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