For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 4,910 students in Mcallen, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mcallen, TX are Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcallen, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Mcallen have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Mcallen, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: 6-11 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Idea Mcallen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: K-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Idea Los Encinos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: K-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallen
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 17th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Mcallen, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mcallen, TX include Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in Mcallen?
8 public charter schools are located in Mcallen.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcallen?
Mcallen public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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