For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 4,581 students in Mission, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Mission, TX are Idea North Mission Academy, Idea Academy Mission and Idea North Mission College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Mission have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Mission, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea North Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: K-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea Academy Mission
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Gr: 6-9 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: 6-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Excellence In Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 W Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Idea Palmview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-4900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-4900
Gr: K-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Brillante Academy
Charter School
706 N Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(713) 303-6447
Mission, TX 78572
(713) 303-6447
Gr: PK-1 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Vanguard Monet
Charter School
1020 N Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 403-5020
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 403-5020
Gr: PK-4 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Mission, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 2-3 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 10-11
Mission Options Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
407 E 3rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Sharyland Alternative Education School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2704 Griffin Parkway
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mission, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mission, TX include Idea North Mission Academy, Idea Academy Mission and Idea North Mission College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in Mission?
9 public charter schools are located in Mission.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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