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Best Weslaco Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 (2025)

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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