Best Public Charter Schools in 78501 (Mcallen, TX) (2025-26)

Best 78501 Texas Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 49% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy

Charter School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Top 20%

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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%)
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Top 30%

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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%)
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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%)
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Bottom 50%

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200 N 17th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308

Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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School

Location

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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).