For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 222 students in 78666, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 78666, TX are Hays Inspire Academy and Ki Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78666 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78666, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78666, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: 2-12
| 194 students
78666, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Does Not Apply
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 78666, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78666, TX include Hays Inspire Academy and Ki Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 78666?
2 public charter schools are located in 78666.
What is the racial composition of students in 78666?
78666 public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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