For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 756 students in 78599, TX.
The top ranked public charter school in 78599, TX is Idea College Prep Weslaco. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter school in zipcode 78599 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78599, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 78599, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 756 students
78599, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Grades: 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
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 8-9
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78599, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78599, TX include Idea College Prep Weslaco.
How many public charter schools are located in 78599?
1 public charter schools are located in 78599.
What is the racial composition of students in 78599?
78599 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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