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Best Ellis County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 5,493 students in Ellis County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ellis County, TX are Life School Red Oak, Life Middle Waxahachie and Life H S Waxahachie. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Ellis County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Life School Red Oak
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
777 S I 35 E
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 552-9200
Gr: K-6 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Life Middle Waxahachie
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3295 N Us Hwy 77
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 937-0715
Gr: 7-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Life H S Waxahachie
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
170 W Butcher Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Life School Cedar Hill
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
129 W Wintergreen Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 293-2825
Gr: K-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Life School Mountain Creek
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5525 W Illinois Ave
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 623-0012
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Life School Lancaster
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
950 S I 35 E
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-7950
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Life School Oak Cliff
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 S R L Thornton Frwy
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Gr: K-12 | 1,478 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ellis County, TX

Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
D A E P (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
101 Live Oak
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-5895
Gr: K-12
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 5-12
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 5-12
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 6-12
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 76165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 5-12
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 449-3389
Gr: 5-12
Ellis Co Jjaep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 7-9 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
High School Annex (ninth & Ten (Closed 2004)
911 S Ninth St
Midlothian, TX 76065
(972) 775-8237
Gr: 9-10 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ischolars Magnet Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
109 W Red Oak Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Gr: 3-9 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Life School Carrollton (Closed 2025)
Charter School
2660 E Trinity Mills Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 701-1355
Gr: K-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Maypearl Intermediate (Closed 2011)
1024 West Fourth
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1015
Gr: 5-6
Maypearl Intermediate School (Closed 2018)
400 Panther Ln
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1099
Gr: 5-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Oliver E Clift Middle School (Closed 2012)
650 Park School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Gr: 6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Palmer Intermediate School (Closed 2011)
119 Fm 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3832
Gr: 3-5
Red Oak Intermediate School (Closed 2016)
401 E Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Gr: 5-6 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Red Oak Junior High School (Closed 2023)
P O Box 9000
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Gr: 7-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Turner Middle School (Closed 2009)
614 Getzendaner Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Gr: 6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Gr: 9-10 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Ellis County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ellis County, TX include Life School Red Oak, Life Middle Waxahachie and Life H S Waxahachie.
How many public charter schools are located in Ellis County?
7 public charter schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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