For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,671 students in 78577, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78577, TX are Idea Owassa Academy, Idea Owassa College Preparatory and Idea College Preparatory Pharr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78577 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78577, 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 78577, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Owassa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Gr: 6-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Idea Elsa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 S Fannin
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Idea Academy Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Gr: K-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78577, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78577, TX include Idea Owassa Academy, Idea Owassa College Preparatory and Idea College Preparatory Pharr.
How many public charter schools are located in 78577?
5 public charter schools are located in 78577.
What is the racial composition of students in 78577?
78577 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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