For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 320 students in San Marcos, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, TX are Hays Inspire Academy, Texas Preparatory School and Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Marcos, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Texas Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Uhland Rd No 2
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Gr: K-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Gr: 2-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
San Marcos, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, TX include Hays Inspire Academy, Texas Preparatory School and Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in San Marcos?
4 public charter schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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