2023 Best Charter Elementary Schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area

• Mckinney, TX•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  48 reviews

Sophomore: This school is an amazing place to get prepared for college. It is an IB Charter School and while it doesn't have a big building and lots of learning supplies, most of the teachers there are invested in your learning. The classes here are all here to teach you the how AND the why, "the process" rather than memorization like public schools. There are lots of collaborative projects and individual projects that help you learn how to achieve the best outcome. This school isn't well funded so they don't have amazing sports and arts but if you do sign up for them, know you'll be welcomed. This school breaks you before college does so that when you get to college, you'll think "this is a breeze because I've already had this rigorous work before."... Read 48 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,435

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Westlake, TX•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  123 reviews

Niche User: Westlake Academy follows the International Baccalaureate Program. This is an academically challenging program that, to be honest, is not everyone. It requires a lot of time management and a different sector of grading. The tests are mainly catered to the IB Exams, which are taken at the end of your senior year. The assignments and tests are rubric-based, which aligns with the IB rubric. The positives of IB is that it prepares you for college, due to the difficulty of the junior and senior year DP or Diploma Programme. There is a lot of writing that comes with this school, which benefits you in college. This school has a lot of great students that proceeded to go to Ivy League schools and many prestigious institutions. The Academy is very diversified and small, which benefits a lot of students.... Read 123 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 865

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Texas College Preparatory Academies, TX•

• K-10

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Sophomore: Founders Frisco prides itself on instilling its students with a lifelong zeal for learning and a dedication to the pursuit of the good, true, and beautiful. While it doesn't have the traditional high school experience with the Friday night football games or riveting theatre productions, there are more opportunities each year. It most definitely gets better!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 850

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Texas College Preparatory Academies, TX•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  45 reviews

Junior: I like Founders better because the curriculum is very in depth, and it goes to the core understandings of each subject where we even talk about the history of each core subject. I also love the teachers since they explain and teach every single topic very well and they have a high level of knowledge in their subject. Society wise, I love founders because it is a very small school with 76 students in my grade itself! And I love this small environment because I am able to create long lasting friendships with many people since I grew up with them since 6th grade and we all became very close and its like a huge family.... Read 45 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 918

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Arlington Classics Academy, TX•

• K-2

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: My son is going to ACA from K-2. We have very good experience with all the respective teachers. Even the teachers who helped in the car line are always very welcoming. Hope we could continue at ACA but for job we have to move out of TX.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 518

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Texas College Preparatory Academies, TX•

• K-10

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  Rating 2.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: This is our first year here at elementary, and we have had an excellent experience, our son teacher is a very dedicated one, the curriculum so far has being great, the discipline is a very important thing in the classroom and school too, our son is very please of being at this school so far, the staff is friendly, we have no complains so far, the carline runs smoothly after the first week, they have homework every day except on Fridays, you need to work and support your child every day with the homework but it worth the effort and it reflects on the grades!... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 848

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Edgecliff Village, TX•

• Public School•

• K-5

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Texas School of the Arts has helped mold my daughters into talented, educated, and thoughtful young ladies. The teachers, faculty, and administrators take time to get to know each and every child on a personal level (knowing each one on a first name basis) which has made such a huge impact on their education. The fine arts teachers are top notch and the opportunities that they are given to perform are unlike any other around the DFW area. We are so proud to be part of the TeSA family!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 287

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Grand Prairie Independent School District, TX•

• 1-8

• grade A

• Students 154

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Carrollton, TX•

• Public School•

• K-10

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Senior: This school is a good charter school if you are looking to focus on academics however it is very limited when it comes to sports because it is a charter school league. The music and fine arts program is very nice as well... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 598

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Texas College Preparatory Academies, TX•

• K-10

• grade A

• Students 564

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Universal Academy, TX•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.87 out of 5  186 reviews

Parent: The outdoor spaces are among the most beautiful I've seen, with plenty of equipment and services for the kids to enjoy. Throughout the year, there are numerous activities to choose from. The children are always having a terrific time. The best decision I ever made was switching schools and bringing my child here!... Read 186 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,662

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Texas College Preparatory Academies, TX•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 386

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Texas College Preparatory Academies, TX•

• K-6

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  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Sophomore: I like Corinth Classical Academy because almost everyone there has good standards. Everyone is kind and caring. The teachers care about the students and want to help them with finding a college and getting good grades. You can learn Spanish and Latin. There are a several sports, a few are, volleyball, basketball, golf, baseball, and cross country. Corinth Classical Academy has a very good environment. The teachers are there to teach, but also to help if you are struggling. They tudor the students and they try to help in any way they can. CCA is a wonderful charter school to go to in Texas.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 498

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Golden Rule Charter School, TX•

• PK, K-3

• grade A

• Students 82

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Arlington Classics Academy, TX•

• 3-5

• grade A

• Students 524

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, TX•

• 3-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: We started last year in 3rd grade and it has been the best decision I have made for my son to date. The atmosphere and comorodery of the staff and students is second to none. I can not express in words the dedication the teachers have for these students.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 273

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Great Hearts Academy - Texas, TX•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  11 reviews

Parent: This school does not teach to the test yet its scholars consistently excel at the Texas STAAR test. Students are taught to think critically, starting in 9th grade they have seminar style classes where well constructed and fact based arguments are encouraged and developed. The approach to math is called Singapore math, and students are taught to look at problems in a playful way where there is not only one way to get at the right answer. Manipulating numbers, manipulating the word problem, and drawing charts to understand what calculation to do next. If I had been taught that way I would have LOVED math! My daughter has thrived there since 3d grade!... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 753

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Harmony Public Schools - North Texas, TX•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  14 reviews

Parent: My sons first year here as a 3rd grade student and despite the pandemic and doing his schooling virtually, I am beyond impressed with the structure, the creativity, and the connection the teachers have with their students. Anytime I’ve had a question about anything his teachers have always been just a message away and they communicate back in a timely manor. I definitely recommend this school and have recommended it to friends and family. I Plan on keeping my son at Harmony for as long as I can!!... Read 14 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 733

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Leadership Prep School, TX•

• K-4

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  Rating 4 out of 5  6 reviews

Junior: As a small school in the big world that is Frisco, Leadership Prep School offers the chance for close threaded friendships and one on one tutoring and teaching. Our school's overall environment is leadership based, meaning everything we do and say is on a leadership mind. On top of our Project Based Learning (PBL), which focuses on learning through real-life scenarios, our school continuously teaches us strong habits to develop leadership skills through community service, virtues, and a dedicated school organization built by the students to ensure a positive environment.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 500

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Uplift Education, TX•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Sophomore: Great place for primary development; middle-school ready by the end of 5th Grade (especially with IB projects such as PYP Exhibition). The school is very inclusive and helps celebrate a variety of cultures, heritages, and ideas. Primary children were never in danger because of the close contact with the Irving Police (merely a few streets away). Uplift North Hills Preparatory Primary School is a great place for children to grow up and develop into college-ready scholars.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 577

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Waxahachie Faith Family Academy, TX•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Senior: Faith Family Academy is the one to empower and encourage students for their whole life. My Experience At Faith Family Academy was great yet very busy Do to all the kids there . I Like Faith Family Academy and I'm glad To Graduate from there .... Read 7 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 305

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Ume Preparatory Academy, TX•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  38 reviews

Senior: My experience at UME has been great! In my first year there everyone was very welcoming and friendly, receiving everyone with a smile. The staff is very helpful and they don't make you feel afraid to ask for help. The school is also very organized and always on top of everything like keeping parents and students informed about school changes, upcoming events, sports, and clubs.... Read 38 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,054

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Harmony Public Schools - North Texas, TX•

• K-5

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  Rating 3.27 out of 5  26 reviews

Niche User: it's amazing experience. and i want change in the reseption and the best news for the people of America that we are my own and the world of my country is not the same as me on this level and that I am a great leader and a good mind to you and to you that mean that you have to do you have to do that... Read 26 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 635

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Texas College Preparatory Academies, TX•

• K-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 253

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• International Leadership of Texas, TX•

• K-5

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: The school is really great. The curriculum is challenging. Chinese and Spanish is taught to all students from all grades. Lack of a parent involvement and school resources in the school environment.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 944

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1