For the 2025 school year, there are 270 alternative public elementary schools serving 39,403 students in Texas.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas are Boulevard Heights, Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders and Alicia R Chacon International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Gr: 2-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 907 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Gr: K-8 | 824 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3320 W Cantey St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 6-11 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Rank: #88.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Gr: 5-12 | 411 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: K-7 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Admin Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Gr: K-12
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Children's Shelter Of Sa
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2939 W Wioodlawn
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 212-2500
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 212-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Jourdanton Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 6-11 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Gr: 5-11 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Beaumont New El Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1095 Ave F
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-5000
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-5000
Gr: 5 | 2 students
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Braves Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Gr: 3-11 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Brazos Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-2760
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-2760
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Trinity Charter Schools-fort Worth Campus-e Semina
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Whispering Hills Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4110 Fm 609
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Gr: 4-10 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Alter School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Jja
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Hackberry St
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0768
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 281-0768
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Knippel Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1702 Aldine Bender
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6685
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6685
Gr: 3-12
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Summit Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 S Cedar Rdg Dr 300a
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2570
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2570
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #2929.
Heritage Academy Of Windcrest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Jt Brackenridge Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1214 Guadalupe
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 978-7950
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 978-7950
Gr: 4-5 | 4 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Mullin Mosaic
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1313 Washington St
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Mullin New Horizons Abiliene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 E Hwy 80
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Gr: K-11 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 2-8 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Trinity Charter Schools - Fort Worth Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 Grayson St
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: K-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas include Boulevard Heights, Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders and Alicia R Chacon International.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Texas?
270 alternative public elementary schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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