For the 2026 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.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78516 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), 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 Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4006
Gr: 6-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Idea Academy Alamo
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 E Sh 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4005
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 588-4005
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
78516, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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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