Charter schools in Texas
Texas has 1,056 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 489,326 students in 182 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.
- Schools
- 1,056
- Reported students
- 489,326
- Offer high school grades
- 515
- Virtual schools
- 7
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 1056 of 1056 schools; student–teacher ratios for 1017; format for 7. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Find charter schools in Texas by city
- Houston171
- San Antonio150
- Dallas69
- Austin65
- Fort Worth53
- El Paso26
- Brownsville21
- Arlington18
- Grand Prairie17
- Longview17
- Midland13
- Irving12
- Mission11
- Tyler11
- Beaumont10
- Corpus Christi10
- Katy10
- Edinburg8
- Lewisville8
- Lubbock8
- McAllen8
- Odessa8
- Laredo7
- Mesquite7
- Pflugerville7
- Pharr7
- Weslaco7
- Garland6
- Port Arthur6
- Richmond6
- Waco6
- Carrollton5
- Cleveland5
- Desoto5
- Spring5
- Abilene4
- Georgetown4
- Harlingen4
- Lancaster4
- Plano4
- San Juan4
- Tomball4
- Waxahachie4
- Windcrest4
- Alamo3
- Amarillo3
- Bryan3
- College Station3
- Converse3
- Del Rio3
- Denton3
- Euless3
- Floydada3
- Frisco3
- Galveston3
- Granbury3
- Killeen3
- Kyle3
- Lockhart3
- Lufkin3
- Pasadena3
- Pearland3
- Roscoe3
- Round Rock3
- San Angelo3
- San Benito3
- Sugar Land3
- Sugarland3
More public charter schools in Texas
Angleton
Balch Springs
Bartonville
Bastrop
Baytown
- Bob Hope El School-Baytown · Pre-K–3
Beeville
Belton
- Cedar Crest · 6–12
- Nolan Creek School · K–7
Benbrook
- BASIS Benbrook · K–7
Beverly Hills
Big Sandy
Boerne
- Innova Joy Inspire Academy · 7–12
- Oaks Academy · 1–12
Brenham
Buda
- Doral Academy of Texas · Pre-K–8
- Olympia Hills · 3–8
Bulverde
- Sjrc Texas · 6–11
Canton
- Ranch Academy · 6–12
Canyon
- Premier High School-Canyon · 9–12
Canyon Lake
Carthage
- Panola CS · 8–12
- Panola Early College High School · 8–12
Cedar Hill
- Life School Cedar Hill · K–6
- Newman International at Cedar Hill · Pre-K–12
Cedar Park
- BASIS Cedar Park · 6–10
- BASIS Cedar Park Pri · K–5
Cibolo
- Legacy Traditional School - Cibolo · Pre-K–8
Cleburne
- Clearfork Academy South · 7–12
Conroe
Coppell
- Coppell Classical Academy · Pre-K–5
- Universal Academy - Coppell · Pre-K–12
Copperas Cove
- Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove · Pre-K–12
Corinth
Corsicana
- Two Dimensions at Corsicana · Pre-K–K
Cypress
Dayton
Donna
- IDEA Academy · K–5
- IDEA College Prep · 6–12
Driftwood
- Pathfinder Camp · 6–12
Duncanville
- Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville · K–6
- Village Tech Schools · Pre-K–12
Early
Edgecliff Village
- Texas School of the Arts · K–5
Elsa
- IDEA Elsa Academy · K–5
- IDEA Elsa College Preparatory · 6–12
Farmers Branch
Fate
Flower Mound
Forney
- Basepoint Academy - Forney · 6–12
Ft Worth
Gonzales
- Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy · K–11
Greenville
Haltom City
- IDEA Achieve Academy · K–5
- IDEA Achieve College Preparatory · 6–11
Hamlin
- Hamlin Collegiate Elementary · Pre-K–6
- Hamlin Collegiate High School · 7–12
Hearne
- Hearne Elementary · Pre-K–6
Helotes
- Great Hearts Invictus · K–9
Hempstead
- Safe Haven · 6–12
Horizon City
Humble
Huntsville
Ingram
- Hill Country Youth Ranch · K–12
Kenedy
- Connally · 9–12
Kingsland
- Kingsland School · K–12
Kingsville
- Jubilee Kingsville · Pre-K–8
La Joya
La Marque
- Ignite Community School - Mainland · Pre-K–8
Leakey
- Big Springs Charter School · K–12
Leander
- Founders Classical Academy of Leander · K–12
- Valor Leander · K–9
Liberty Hill
Little Elm
Live Oak
- Great Hearts Live Oak · K–11
Manor
- Compass Rose Destiny · K–9
Mansfield
Marshall
McKinney
Meadows Place
Mercedes
Mountain Home
- Pathways 3h Campus · 6–9
N Richland Hills
Nacogdoches
Nemo
- Brazos River Charter School · 9–12
New Braunfels
New Waverly
North Richland Hills
Orange
Overton
- Billy Moore · 9–12
Palestine
Palmview
Plainview
- Plainview Classical Academy · K–12
Plantersville
Prosper
Red Oak
- Life School Red Oak · K–6
Richardson
Rio Grande City
Rockdale
- Rockdale Inspire Academy · 7–12
Rowlett
Royse City
Saginaw
- ILTEXAS Saginaw Elementary · K–5
- ILTEXAS Saginaw Middle · 6–8
San Marcos
- Hays Inspire Academy · 6–12
- Ki Charter Academy · 1–12
Schertz
- Founders Classical Academy of Schertz · K–12
- Sst Schertz · Pre-K–7
Seabrook
- Harris County Youth Village · 8–11
Seguin
- Seguin Campus · Pre-K–12
Shenandoah
Socorro
Stephenville
- Huston Academy · 9–12
Stinnett
- Early Learning Academy · Pre-K
Sunnyvale
Taft
- Coastal Horizons Academy · 7–12
Temple
- Ki Charter - Temple · 7–12
- Priority Charter Schools Temple · Pre-K–12
Texarkana
Texas City
- Odyssey Academy - Texas City · Pre-K–8
The Woodlands
- Nexus - Woodlands · 7–12
- Thrive Center for Success · K–7
Throckmorton
- Throckmorton Collegiate ISD · Pre-K–12
Uvalde
- Uvalde Dual Language Academy · Pre-K–6
Watauga
- Newman International Academy Watauga · Pre-K–8
Weatherford
- Crosstimbers Academy · 9–12
Webster
- Odyssey Academy - Webster · Pre-K–8
Westlake
- Westlake Academy · K–12
White Settlement
Whitewright
Wichita Falls
Willis
Wilmer
- Golden Rule Schools INC - Wilmer · Pre-K–K
Wimberley
- Katherine Anne Porter School · 8–12
Frequently asked questions about Texas charter schools
How many charter schools are in Texas?
The 2024–25 federal data includes 1,056 open public charter schools in Texas, with reported enrollment of 489,326 students across 1056 schools reporting enrollment.
How can I find charter schools near me in Texas?
Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter Texas charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.
Are there virtual charter schools in Texas?
Federal records identify 7 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in Texas. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter schools in Texas?
No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.