For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 35 students in Gonzales County, TX.
The top ranked public charter school in Gonzales County, TX is Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales County, TX public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Gonzales County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Gonzales County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13326 N Hwy 183
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Gonzales County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
102 Us Hwy 87 W
Smiley, TX 78159
(361) 564-2252
Smiley, TX 78159
(361) 564-2252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gonzales Alter Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1501 Saint Lawrence
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1032 Saint Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 484-3330
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 484-3330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Pace (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
109 N Ave C
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Gonzales County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Gonzales County, TX include Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Gonzales County?
1 public charter schools are located in Gonzales County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales County?
Gonzales County public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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