For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,714 students in 78521, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78521, TX are Idea Frontier Academy, Idea Frontier College Preparatory and Idea Robindale College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78521 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78521, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 78521, TX Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Frontier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: K-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-10 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Idea Robindale Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: K-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
78521, Texas 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78521, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78521, TX include Idea Frontier Academy, Idea Frontier College Preparatory and Idea Robindale College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in 78521?
4 public charter schools are located in 78521.
What is the racial composition of students in 78521?
78521 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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