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Best Texas Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 254 alternative public elementary schools serving 42,300 students in Texas.
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas are Boulevard Heights, Richards School For Young Women Leaders and Alicia R Chacon International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Gr: K-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3320 W Cantey St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Gr: 5-12 | 471 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Gr: 5-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Beaumont New El Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1095 Ave F
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-5000
Gr: 3-5 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Brazos Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-2760
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Alter School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: 6-11 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Brookesmith Artemis
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33210 Magnolia Cir
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Gr: 6-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Jja
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1402 Hackberry St
San Antonio, TX 78208
(210) 335-8500
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Summit Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 S Cedar Rdg Dr #300a
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2570
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #2121.
Heritage Academy Of Windcrest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Alter Educational Prog
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3115 W Pipeline Rd
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 354-3398
Gr: 2-6 | 5 students
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
El Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 S Navidad St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 978-7940
Gr: 4-5 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 Turk St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-3970
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Mullin New Horizons Abiliene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 E Hwy 80
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Gr: 2-11 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Sjrc Texas
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Ridge Creek Ln
Bulverde, TX 78163
(512) 471-4365
Gr: 6-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 3-7 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3030.
Blakemore Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2361
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3131.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Academy Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #3333.
Heritage Academy Of San Antonio
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 510-4640
Gr: 6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8440 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 988-5839
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas?
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Texas include Boulevard Heights, Richards School For Young Women Leaders and Alicia R Chacon International.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Texas?
254 alternative public elementary schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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