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Best Weslaco Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 5,033 students in Weslaco, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Weslaco, TX are Idea Weslaco Pike Academy, Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator and Idea Edgemere College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weslaco, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Weslaco have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Weslaco, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Gr: K-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10170 Kriewald Rd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4970
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15101 Edgemere Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Gr: 6-11 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Gr: 6-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Idea Walzem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6445 Walzem Rd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(210) 239-4600
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Idea Academy Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4100
Gr: K-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2319 N Grand Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(281) 485-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1223 Sugarcane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-0044
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Weslaco, Texas

Weslaco, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy (Closed 2023)
400 S Oklahoma Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Gr: PK | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Beatriz G Garza Intermediate School (Closed 2004)
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
F D Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2020)
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
Hidalgo Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Gr: 8-9 | 5 students
Horizon H S Harlingen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Gr: 9
Horizon H S Mcallen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
320 N Main St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Gr: 9
Horizon H S Weslaco (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1223 Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Idea Ignite (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2115 W. Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 377-8000
Stephen F Austin Early Child (Closed 2004)
400 S Oklahoma St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875
Technology Education Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
116 W 5th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Weslaco 21st Century Cte Early College High School (Closed 2023)
700 S Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Weslaco, TX?
How many public charter schools are located in Weslaco?
9 public charter schools are located in Weslaco.
What is the racial composition of students in Weslaco?
Weslaco public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

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