For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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