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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Harris County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 182 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 (2026)

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 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 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 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 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 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Sst Advancement
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12801 Brant Rock Dr
Houston, TX 77082
(832) 288-2523
Gr: PK-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
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: 6-11 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Sst The Woodlands
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27440 Kuykendahl Rd
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 255-0483
Gr: PK-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
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 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
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 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
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 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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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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