| School | Started | 2002 TEA Rating |
| NYOS Charter School | 1998 | Exemplary |
| American Youthworks | 1996 | Acceptable |
| Star Charter School | 1998 | Acceptable |
| Eden Park Academy | 1998 | Needs Peer Review |
| McCullough Academy of Excellence | 2000 | Low-Performing |
| Texas Academy of Excellence | 1996 | Low-Performing |
| Texas Empowerment Academy | 1998 | Low-Performing |
| Austin Can Academy | 2002 | Not Yet Rated |
| Cedars International Academy | 2001 | Not Yet Rated |
| Eagle Academy | 2002 | Not Yet Rated |
| Harmony Science Academy | 2002 | Not Yet Rated |
| KIPP College Prep | 2002 | Not Yet Rated |
| NYOS Charter School at Gessner | 2001 | Not Yet Rated |
| University Charter Schools | 1999 | Not Rated |
| * “Needs peer review” is equivalent to “low-performing” on the alternative rating scale, and is available to schools serving at-risk populations. | ||
This article appears in April 4 • 2003.