For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,453 students in 78589, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78589, TX are Idea College Preparatory San Juan and Idea Academy San Juan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78589 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78589, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 78589, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea College Preparatory San Juan
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Sioux Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 588-4021
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 588-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 736 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Academy San Juan
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Nebraska Ave
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 702-5150
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 702-5150
Grades: K-5
| 717 students
78589, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
715 S Standard
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78589, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78589, TX include Idea College Preparatory San Juan and Idea Academy San Juan.
How many public charter schools are located in 78589?
2 public charter schools are located in 78589.
What is the racial composition of students in 78589?
78589 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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