For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,467 students in 78516, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78516, TX are Idea College Preparatory Alamo and Idea Academy Alamo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter schools in zipcode 78516 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78516, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78516, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Grades: 6-12
| 763 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Academy Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4005
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4005
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
78516, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78516, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78516, TX include Idea College Preparatory Alamo and Idea Academy Alamo.
How many public charter schools are located in 78516?
2 public charter schools are located in 78516.
What is the racial composition of students in 78516?
78516 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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