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Best Travis County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 86 public charter schools serving 29,646 students in Travis County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Travis County, TX are Basis Austin, Chaparral Star Academy and Basis Austin Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Travis County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Travis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Travis County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Gr: 3-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Basis Austin Primary
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Gr: K-2 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Gr: K-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11720 S Mopac Expy
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 646-4170
Gr: K-12 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12200 Anderson Mill Rd
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 494-5151
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Nyos Lamar Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 275-1593
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6215 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 220-9106
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Trinity Charter Schools - Tomball Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27708 Tomball Pkwy
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: #1111.
Harmony School Of Science - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11800 Stonehollow Dr Ste 100
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 821-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Gr: 6-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
University Of Texas El Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Travis Hts Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2010 Alameda Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-4495
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Trinity Charter Schools - Fort Worth Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: #1616.
Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1421 Wells Branch Pkwy W Ste 2
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 251-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 3-7 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Trinity Charter Schools - Tyler Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2902 Hwy 31 E
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #2020.
Idea Pflugerville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 E Wells Branch Pkwy
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 822-4700
Gr: K-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Idea Montopolis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Idea Bluff Springs Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Idea Rundberg Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Austin Discovery School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9303 Fm 969 Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 674-0700
Gr: K-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2525.
Magnolia Montessori For All
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Pecan Brook Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 522-2429
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2124 E St Elmo Rd #a
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 330-0895
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: 6-11 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Cedars International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8416 N Ih-35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 419-1551
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 E Wells Branch Pkwy
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 822-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
The Excel Center (For Adults)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3333.
Texas Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 E Parmer Ln
Manor, TX 78653
(512) 494-1076
Gr: 3-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3434.
Wayside Real Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6405 S Ih 35
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 438-7325
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Travis County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Travis County, TX include Basis Austin, Chaparral Star Academy and Basis Austin Primary.
How many public charter schools are located in Travis County?
77 public charter schools are located in Travis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Travis County?
Travis County public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Travis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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