For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public charter schools serving 5,371 students in Jefferson County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Jefferson County, TX are Bob Hope School - El Campus, Ehrhart School and Bob Hope School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4301 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ehrhart School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3380 Fannin St
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 839-8200
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 839-8200
Gr: PK-9 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Bob Hope School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
326 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4055 Calder Ave
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1704 14th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Bob Hope High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Hwy 73
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #88.
Bob Hope School Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7720 Park N Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Cleveland
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6350
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Smith Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Concord
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-5825
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-5825
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Fehl-price Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 Blanchette St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6400
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bob Hope El School-baytown
Charter School
304 N Pruett St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-3 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Stiles
Charter School
3060 Fm 3514
Beaumont, TX 77705
(512) 531-5500
Beaumont, TX 77705
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-11 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12552 Second St
Hamshire, TX 77622
(409) 243-2512
Hamshire, TX 77622
(409) 243-2512
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
2000 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-6796
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-6796
Gr: 9-10 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Jefferson County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Jefferson County, TX include Bob Hope School - El Campus, Ehrhart School and Bob Hope School.
How many public charter schools are located in Jefferson County?
12 public charter schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% 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 Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Jefferson County include: Ehrhart School vs. Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont, Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont vs. Ehrhart School
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