For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 998 students in 78721, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78721, TX are Idea Health Professions College Preparatory, Idea Health Professions Academy and The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78721 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 78721, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: 6-11 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Idea Health Professions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Mlk Blvd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78721, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78721, TX include Idea Health Professions College Preparatory, Idea Health Professions Academy and The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key.
How many public charter schools are located in 78721?
4 public charter schools are located in 78721.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721?
78721 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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