For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,582 students in San Benito, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Benito, TX are Idea Academy San Benito, Idea College Preparatory San Benito and Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Benito, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in San Benito have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 San Benito, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Academy San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Grades: K-5
| 693 students
Rank: #22.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Grades: 6-12
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
San Benito, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2330 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mid-valley Academy (Pk-3) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swk - Casa Antigua (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
502 E Expy 77 83
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swk - Casa Rio Grande (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
401 E Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Benito, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Benito, TX include Idea Academy San Benito, Idea College Preparatory San Benito and Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito.
How many public charter schools are located in San Benito?
3 public charter schools are located in San Benito.
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito?
San Benito public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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