For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,054 students in 78599, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78599, TX are Idea College Prep Weslaco and Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78599 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78599, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 78599, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1223 Sugarcane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-0044
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-0044
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 and Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 78599?
2 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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