For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,739 students in 78520, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78520, TX are Bryss Academy, Idea Riverview Academy and Idea Riverview College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 78520 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78520, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 78520, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Idea Riverview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-9555
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-9555
Gr: PK-7 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Triumph Public High Schools-brownsville
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
944 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bryss Academy High School
Charter School
2250 N Coria
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: 9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 78520, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 78520, TX include Bryss Academy, Idea Riverview Academy and Idea Riverview College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in 78520?
6 public charter schools are located in 78520.
What is the racial composition of students in 78520?
78520 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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