For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,552 students in Donna, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Donna, TX are Idea Academy and Idea College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Donna, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Donna have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Donna, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Grades: K-5
| 767 students
Rank: #22.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 785 students
Donna, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Academy Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 9-11
| 65 students
1701 E Hwy 281
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1864
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1864
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
400 North Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Grades: 9
| 1,079 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Donna, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Donna, TX include Idea Academy and Idea College Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in Donna?
2 public charter schools are located in Donna.
What is the racial composition of students in Donna?
Donna 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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