For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,320 students in Harlingen, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Harlingen, TX are Idea Harlingen Academy, Idea Harlingen College Preparatory and Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlingen, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Harlingen have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Harlingen, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Harlingen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 377-8000
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 377-8000
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Gr: 6-9 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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%
Harlingen, 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 Harlingen, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Harlingen, TX include Idea Harlingen Academy, Idea Harlingen College Preparatory and Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Harlingen?
3 public charter schools are located in Harlingen.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlingen?
Harlingen public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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