iUniversity Prep has spent more than a decade getting virtual education right, and that excellence continues to be recognized. The school’s most recent accolades have come in the form of Niche.com’s release of its annual national and state rankings.
In the newly released 2027 rankings, the Owls once again claim their place as the #1 Best Public Online High School in Texas and the #2 Best Public Online High School in America.
iUniversity Prep 2027 Niche.com Rankings
#2 of 631 Best Public Online High Schools in America
#1 of 11 Best Public Online High Schools in Texas
#1 of 1,764 Best Public High School Teachers in Texas
#1 of 2,035 Best Public Middle School Teachers in Texas
In addition to overall school accolades, iUniversity Prep’s faculty was named the top public high school and middle school teachers in Texas—among all public schools statewide, not just virtual programs.
"Our teachers are the heartbeat of iUniversity Prep,” said Principal Mandy Alexander. “They go above and beyond every single day to build impactful relationships with our students and families. They have mastered creating engaging, supportive environments in a virtual world where students thrive both academically and personally."
According to Niche, rankings for best teachers evaluate student and parent feedback, teacher salaries, absenteeism, tenure, student-teacher ratios, and overall school academic performance.
"More than a decade ago, iUniversity Prep set out to pioneer what exceptional virtual learning could look like in Texas,” said Director of iUniversity Prep and Virtual Learning Desiree Weiche. “Consistently earning these top rankings year after year validates our community's commitment to continuous innovation."
Additional 2027 ranking highlights for iUniversity Prep include:
Top 1% of Public High Schools in America
#4 of 55 Best Magnet High Schools in Texas
#19 of 1,896 Best Public High Schools in Texas
#48 of 904 Best Magnet High Schools in America
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