For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 4,229 students in Irving, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Irving, TX are Universal Academy - Coppell, Great Hearts Irving Upper and Great Hearts Irving. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irving, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Irving have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Irving, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Gr: PK-12 | 1,349 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Gr: 6-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Great Hearts Irving
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3350 W Story Rd
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 759-3030
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 759-3030
Gr: K-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Manara Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 Tristar Dr
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6101 S Collins St
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Universal Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2616 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 255-1800
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 255-1800
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Manara Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Tristar Dr
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Irving, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deaf Ed Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
631 Edmondson Dr
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-7950
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-7950
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Eagle Advantage Charter El Irv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
900 N Beltline Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 986-1615
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 986-1615
4601 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5000
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5000
Gr: 9-11 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1081 W Shady Grove Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-5000
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-5000
Gr: 9 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
9411 Hargrove St
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 590-5100
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 590-5100
Gr: K-3 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1600 E Shady Grove
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Gr: K-5
Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1600 Shady Grove
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Irving, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Irving, TX include Universal Academy - Coppell, Great Hearts Irving Upper and Great Hearts Irving.
How many public charter schools are located in Irving?
7 public charter schools are located in Irving.
What is the racial composition of students in Irving?
Irving public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Irving are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Irving include: Universal Academy vs. Universal Academy - Coppell, Great Hearts Irving vs. Universal Academy - Coppell, Universal Academy - Coppell vs. Great Hearts Irving
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