Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Tucked into the piney woods of East Texas, this university-affiliated charter school in Nacogdoches punches well above its weight, ranking among the top schools in the entire state across English, math, and science. Families drawn to a close-knit college-town atmosphere will find a school that benefits from its ties to Stephen F. Austin State University, bringing an academic energy that's rare for a city this size. Nacogdoches itself has a charming, unhurried feel — one of the oldest towns in Texas — making it a genuinely appealing place to put down roots if strong academics in a community-oriented setting are the priority.