For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 1,441 students in Bell County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bell County, TX are Charter Oak Elementary School, Nolan Creek School and Priority Charter Schools Temple. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Bell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8402 Poison Oak Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Nolan Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 E Ave C
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Gr: K-7 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Priority Charter Schools Temple
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7177 Airport Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2205 Fm 3046
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Crest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(915) 238-7028
Belton, TX 76513
(915) 238-7028
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Ki Charter - Temple
Charter School
1201 Canyon Creek Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(210) 705-9914
Temple, TX 76502
(210) 705-9914
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Priority Charter Schools - Killeen
Charter School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 499-4262
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 499-4262
Gr: K-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Bell County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bell County, TX include Charter Oak Elementary School, Nolan Creek School and Priority Charter Schools Temple.
How many public charter schools are located in Bell County?
7 public charter schools are located in Bell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell County?
Bell County public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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