For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 320 students in San Marcos, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, TX are Hays Inspire Academy, Texas Preparatory School and Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Marcos, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Texas Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Uhland Rd No 2
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Gr: 2-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
San Marcos, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, TX include Hays Inspire Academy, Texas Preparatory School and Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in San Marcos?
4 public charter schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).