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Best Harris County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 172 public charter schools serving 93,910 students in Harris County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Harris County, TX are Cornerstone Academy, Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus and Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Harris County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Briarmeadow Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9421 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 541-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Aristoi Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5610 Morton Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Gr: 5-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16209 Keith Harrow Blvd
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 855-2500
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6270 Barker Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 861-5105
Gr: 6-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Harmony School Of Excellence-houston
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7340 N Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Gr: K-8 | 1,113 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Alief Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12013 6th St
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 530-9406
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Aristoi Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5618 11th St
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Gr: K-4 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Unity Primary
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8500 Hwy 6 S
Houston, TX 77083
(832) 230-0572
Gr: PK-5 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Harmony School Of Advancement-houston
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3171 N Sam Houston Pkwy W
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 741-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Kipp Connect Houston Primary
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6700 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3023
Gr: PK-5 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Sharp Prep
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8430 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Shine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10711 Kipp Way
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 230-0548
Gr: PK-4 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Harmony School Of Exploration- Houston
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9305 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 831-7406
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Harmony Science Academy-houston
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9431 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 492-0214
Gr: 9-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Step Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11250 S Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-7797
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Harmony Science Academy - Cypress
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7047 Greenhouse Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(713) 258-1641
Gr: K-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Southeast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
507 Crenshaw Rd
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 842-5555
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Harmony School Of Technology-houston
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3203 N Sam Houston Pkwy W
Houston, TX 77038
(281) 444-1555
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Yes Prep - North Central
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13703 Aldine Westfield Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(713) 967-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Sharpstown College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8440 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3005
Gr: 6-10 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Kipp Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Gr: 5-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Accelerated Int Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12825 Summit Rdg Dr
Houston, TX 77225
(713) 728-9330
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Energized For Stem Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7055 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Kipp Houston High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Connect Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6700 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3023
Gr: 6-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Iltexas Westpark Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15300 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77083
(346) 203-4126
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Harris County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The 'middle School' At The Academy Of Choice (Closed 2014)
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
A C E Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 85%
A D S D P Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Gr: 1-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 80%
A+ Unlimited Potential - Museum District (Closed 2023)
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Gr: 6-8
Academic Behavior Center East (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Academic Behavior Center West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Academy Of Houston (Closed 2004)
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Gr: PK-9 | 414 students
Accelerated Intermediate Academy - (Closed 2009)
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Gr: 6
Adaptive Behavior Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Added Incentives (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Aldine Ed Placement Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Gr: 5-12
Aldine Ninth Grade Elementary School (Closed 2020)
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Gr: 9 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center (Closed 2023)
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Allen Elementary School (Closed 2010)
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alphonso Crutch's-life Support Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Gr: 6-12
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 98%
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Apex Alternative Ed Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1838 East Sam Houston Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Gr: 9-12
Apollo (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1019 Dell Dale
Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 457-8720
Gr: 1-5
Argyle Elementary School (Closed 2006)
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Arrow Academy - Academic Achievement Academy (Closed 2014)
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Banneker-mcnair Mathscience Academy (Closed 2008)
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Gr: PK-2 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Bay Area Charter Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2600 Humble Dr
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 326-4555
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Beckendorf Intermediate School (Closed 2011)
1110 Baker Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3200
Gr: 5-6
Beechnut Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Ben Bowen Early Childhood (Closed 2020)
24403 E Lake Houston Pkwy
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 324-1399
Gr: PK-1 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Beta Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10929 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77234
(346) 385-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Bethel's Learning Center (Closed 2015)
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Bethune Academy (Closed 2020)
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Gr: 3-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Boys And Girls Harbor Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
514 Bayridge Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
Gr: K-8
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Northwest (Closed 2013)
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Brock Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Gr: PK-K | 235 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Building Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1101 Decker Dr
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4842
Gr: PK | 46 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Harris County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Harris County, TX include Cornerstone Academy, Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus and Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in Harris County?
172 public charter schools are located in Harris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County?
Harris County public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?

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