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Best Texas Alternative Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 alternative public preschools serving 8,856 students in Texas.
The top-ranked alternative public preschools in Texas are Holmgreen Center, Rosedale and Heritage Academy Of Windcrest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Preschools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Academy Of Windcrest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8440 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 988-5839
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Priority Charter Schools Temple
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7177 Airport Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Jean Massieu Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
823 N Center St
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-0396
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #88.
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
912 S Ervay Ste 309
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Faith Family Master Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6711 Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
The Lawson Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5052 Scott St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Rank: #1414.
Northeast El Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1258 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-8017
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Gr: PK-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 S Edmonds Ln
Lewisville, TX 75067
(469) 713-5185
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
735 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 333-1403
Gr: PK-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
George I Sanchez Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Gulf Fwy Bldg B3
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-1112
Gr: PK-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-12 | 2,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
George I Sanchez North
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Rittenhouse St
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 742-0374
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
Crockett Early Headstart
Alternative School
3282 S 13th
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Gr: PK | 131 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Wing
Alternative School
18901 Timberforest Dr
Humble, TX 77346
(281) 812-3400
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
Alternative School
1600 Rigsbee Dr
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-7160
Gr: PK | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound
Alternative School
6632 Bandera
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 397-8810
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound
Alternative School
1100 Raider Dr
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 399-2295
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Itinerant Sp Education
Alternative School
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8069
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Klein Therapeutic And Readiness Center
Alternative School
4411 Louetta Rd
Spring, TX 77388
(832) 249-4369
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Ppcd
Alternative School
8065 Us Hwy 87 Loop 570
Wall, TX 76957
(325) 655-7790
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Ppcd/ Ecse
Alternative School
8065 Loop 570
Christoval, TX 76935
(325) 655-7790
Gr: PK | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Ppcd/ecse
Alternative School
8065 Loop 570
Wall, TX 76957
(325) 651-7790
Gr: PK | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Whitehouse A E P
Alternative School
110 W Wildcat Dr
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5556
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public preschools in Texas?
The top-ranked alternative public preschools in Texas include Holmgreen Center, Rosedale and Heritage Academy Of Windcrest.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Texas?
31 alternative public preschools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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