For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,097 students in Plano, TX. The top ranked public charter schools in Plano, TX are Lone Star International Academy, Harmony Science Academy - Plano and El Paso Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plano, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Plano have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Plano, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lone Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5301 Democracy Dr
Plano, TX 75024
(972) 244-7220
Plano, TX 75024
(972) 244-7220
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Science Academy - Plano
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Talbert Dr
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 596-0041
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 596-0041
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
El Paso Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8960 Escobar Dr
Plano, TX 75026
(972) 316-3663
Plano, TX 75026
(972) 316-3663
Grades: K-12
| 263 students
Plano, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Basic Ed (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1300 19th St
Plano, TX 75023
(469) 752-6900
Plano, TX 75023
(469) 752-6900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1300 19th St
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-8100
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
3300 Ave P
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-0200
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-0200
Grades: PK
| 676 students
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Hospital/homebound (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2700 W 15th St
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8069
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8069
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mapleshade Plaza
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Mapleshade Plaza
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Night School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-5795
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-5795
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Plano Family Literacy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1300 19th St
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-2250
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-2250
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Plano, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Plano, TX include Lone Star International Academy, Harmony Science Academy - Plano and El Paso Classical Academy. Plano has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public charter schools are located in Plano?
3 public charter schools are located in Plano.
What is the racial composition of students in Plano?
Plano public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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