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Best Texas Alternative Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 371 alternative public middle schools serving 45,143 students in Texas.
The top-ranked alternative public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Middle 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.
Heritage Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8750 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
(210) 354-7753
Gr: 7-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9600 Eagle Dr
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
(281) 576-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
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 - 106. - 10.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Lytle Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
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: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1511 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Gr: 7-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Gr: 8-9 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
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: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Turning Point Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2209 N Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
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: #22 - 2722. - 27.
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: #22 - 2722. - 27.
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: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
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: #22 - 2722. - 27.
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: #22 - 2722. - 27.
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: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
904 W 45th St Bldg #638
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Clearfork Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7820 Hanger Cutoff Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(570) 954-2465
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Ector Co Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1401 Yukon Rd
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-0049
Gr: 7-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
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: #28 - 4128. - 41.
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: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
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: #28 - 4128. - 41.
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Hwy 70 N W
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9901
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Texas?
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Texas include Boulevard Heights, Richards School For Young Women Leaders and Alicia R Chacon International.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Texas?
371 alternative public middle schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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