For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 334 students in 78550, TX.
The top ranked public charter school in 78550, TX is Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 78550 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78550, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 78550, TX Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8207
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8207
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
78550, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3700 E Harrison Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Gr: 7-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 95%
New Pathways Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
208 S F St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Gr: 1-6
Southwest Key (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
23011 Rio Rancho
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Gr: 6-9 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78550, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78550, TX include Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 78550?
1 public charter schools are located in 78550.
What is the racial composition of students in 78550?
78550 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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