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Charter schools in Houston, Texas

Houston has 171 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 96,489 students. Of these, 95 offer elementary grades, 90 middle grades, and 67 high school grades. The median school has 17.6 students per teacher.

Schools
171
Reported students
96,489
Median students per teacher
17.6
Virtual schools
2

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 171 of 171 schools; student–teacher ratios for 167; format for 2. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare public charter schools in Houston

SchoolGrades
A+ Unlimited Potential - UniversityMiddleA+ Unlimited Potential6–8
A+up High SchoolHighA+ Unlimited Potential9–10
Academy of Accelerated LearningElementaryMiddleAcademy of Accelerated Learning INCPre-K–8
Accelerated Int Charter SchoolMiddleAccelerated Intermediate Academy7–8
Accelerated Interdisciplinary AcademyElementaryMiddleAccelerated Intermediate AcademyPre-K–6
Alief Montessori Community SchoolElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Charter SchoolElementaryAmigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Charter SchoolPre-K–5
Aristoi Classical Academy-CypressElementaryMiddleHighAristoi Classical AcademyK–9
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory AcademyElementaryMiddleArrow AcademyK–6
Baker-Ripley Charter SchoolElementaryBakerripley Community SchoolsPre-K–5
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Beta AcademyMiddleHigh6–12
Beta AcademyElementaryPre-K–5
Bloom Academy Charter SchoolElementaryK–5
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity TidwellElementaryMiddleBrazos School for Inquiry & CreativityPre-K–6
Cornerstone AcademyMiddleSpring Branch ISD6–8
Draw AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Early College STEM AcademyMiddleRaul Yzaguirre Schools for Success6–8
Early College T-STEM AcademyHighRaul Yzaguirre Schools for Success9–12
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood SchoolElementaryTexas College Preparatory AcademiesPre-K–K
Elevate CollegiateElementaryElevate Collegiate Charter SchoolPre-K–5
Energized for Excellence Academy EccHouston ISDPre-K
Energized for Excellence Academy ElementaryElementaryHouston ISDK–5
Energized for Excellence Academy INC MiddleMiddleHouston ISD6–8
Energized for STEM Academy High SchoolHighHouston ISD9–12
Energized for STEM Academy MiddleMiddleHouston ISD6–8
Etoile Academy Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Etoile Academy Charter School-BissonnetElementaryMiddleEtoile Academy Charter SchoolK–7
Excel Academy Education Transition CenterHighExcel Academy9–11
Friends for Life MiddleMiddleAmigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Charter School6–8
George I Sanchez CharterElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
George I Sanchez NorthElementaryMiddleHighGeorge I Sanchez CharterPre-K–12
Harmony School of Achievement - HoustonElementaryHarmony Public Schools - Houston NorthK–5
Harmony School of Advancement-HoustonHighHarmony Public Schools - Houston North9–12
Harmony School of Discovery - HoustonMiddleHighHarmony Public Schools - Houston North6–12
Harmony School of Endeavor-HoustonElementaryMiddleHarmony Public Schools - Houston NorthK–8
Harmony School of Enrichment - HoustonElementaryHarmony Public Schools - Houston NorthK–5
Harmony School of Excellence-HoustonElementaryMiddleHarmony Public Schools - Houston NorthK–8
Harmony School of Exploration- HoustonElementaryHarmony Public Schools - Houston SouthPre-K–5
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-HoustonElementaryMiddleHarmony Public Schools - Houston SouthK–8
Harmony School of Ingenuity-HoustonMiddleHighHarmony Public Schools - Houston South6–12
Harmony School of Innovation - HoustonMiddleHarmony Public Schools - Houston South6–8
Harmony School of Technology-HoustonMiddleHarmony Public Schools - Houston North6–8
Harmony Science Academy-HoustonHighHarmony Public Schools - Houston South9–12
Harmony Virtual AcademyElementaryMiddleHighVirtualHarmony Public Schools - Houston SouthK–12
Harris County Juvenile Detention CenterElementaryMiddleHighExcel Academy4–12
Houston ClassicalElementaryHouston Classical Charter SchoolPre-K–5
Houston Gateway AcademyElementaryMiddleHouston Gateway Academy INCPre-K–8
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral CampusElementaryMiddleHighHouston Gateway Academy INCPre-K–12
Houston Gateway Academy INC Elite College PrepElementaryMiddleHouston Gateway Academy INCPre-K–8
Houston Heights Charter SchoolHighHouston Heights High School9–12
IDEA Hardy AcademyElementaryIDEA Public SchoolsK–5
IDEA Hardy College PreparatoryMiddleHighIDEA Public Schools6–10
IDEA Lake Houston AcademyElementaryIDEA Public SchoolsK–5
IDEA Lake Houston College PreparatoryMiddleHighIDEA Public Schools6–9
IDEA Spears AcademyElementaryIDEA Public SchoolsK–5
IDEA Spears College PreparatoryMiddleHighIDEA Public Schools6–10
Ignite Community School - FallbrookElementaryMiddleHighTexas College Preparatory AcademiesK–11
ILTEXAS Houston Orem ElementaryElementaryInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS)Pre-K–5
ILTEXAS Houston Orem MiddleMiddleInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS)6–8
ILTEXAS Houston Windmill Lakes ElementaryElementaryInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS)Pre-K–5
ILTEXAS Houston Windmill Lakes MiddleMiddleInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS)6–8
ILTEXAS Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High SchoolHighInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS)9–12
ILTEXAS Westpark ElementaryElementaryInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS)Pre-K–5
ILTEXAS Westpark MiddleMiddleInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS)6–8
Ischool High - AtascocitaHighTexas College Preparatory Academies9–12
Ischool High at University ParkMiddleHighTexas College Preparatory Academies6–12
Ki Charter - KingwoodElementaryMiddleHighKi Charter3–12
KIPP 3d AcademyElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Academy MiddleElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Climb AcademyElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Connect Houston PriElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–5
KIPP Connect PreparatoryMiddleHighKIPP Texas Public Schools6–12
KIPP Dream PrepElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP East End High SchoolHighKIPP Texas Public Schools9–12
KIPP Explore AcademyElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Generations CollegiateHighKIPP Texas Public Schools9–12
KIPP Houston High SchoolHighKIPP Texas Public Schools9–12
KIPP Intrepid PreparatoryElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Legacy PreparatoryElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Liberation College PreparatoryElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Mosaic Academy SchoolMiddleHighKIPP Texas Public Schools6–10
KIPP Mosaic PriElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–5
KIPP Nexus MiddleElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Nexus PriElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Northeast College PreparatoryHighKIPP Texas Public Schools9–12
KIPP Peace ElementaryElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Polaris Academy for BoysElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Prime College PreparatoryElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Sharp PrepElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–5
KIPP Sharpstown College PrepMiddleHighKIPP Texas Public Schools6–11
KIPP Shine PrepElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Spirit College PrepElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Sunnyside High SchoolHighKIPP Texas Public Schools9–12
KIPP Unity PriElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–5
KIPP Voyage Academy for GirlsElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Zenith AcademyElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM AcademyElementaryRaul Yzaguirre Schools for SuccessPre-K–K
Meyerpark ElementaryElementaryMiddleMeyerpark CharterPre-K–8
Mount Carmel AcademyHighHouston ISD9–12
Nci Charter School Without WallsBakerripley Community SchoolsPre-K
New Neighbor CampusBakerripley Community SchoolsPre-K
North Central ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–5
North East STEM AcademyMiddleRaul Yzaguirre Schools for Success6–8
North Forest ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–5
Phoenix School at Southwest SchoolsElementaryMiddleHighSouthwest Public Schools5–12
Premier High School - Houston - HobbyHighPremier High Schools9–12
Premier High School - Houston (greenspoint)HighPremier High Schools9–12
Premier High School - Houston (sharpstown)HighPremier High Schools9–12
Premier High School Houston Gallery NorthHighPremier High Schools9–12
Premier High School-Houston (champions)HighPremier High Schools9–12
Pro-Vision MiddleMiddleThe Pro-Vision Academy6–8
Pstem AcademyElementaryRaul Yzaguirre Schools for SuccessPre-K–5
Reve Preparatory Charter SchoolElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban)HighRichard Milburn Alter High School (killeen)9–12
Ripley House Charter SchoolElementaryBakerripley Community SchoolsPre-K–5
Ripley House Middle CampusMiddleBakerripley Community Schools6–8
Ser-Ninos Charter El IIElementarySer-Ninos Charter SchoolPre-K–5
Ser-Ninos Charter ElementaryElementarySer-Ninos Charter SchoolPre-K–5
Ser-Ninos Charter HighHighSer-Ninos Charter School9–11
Ser-Ninos Charter MiddleMiddleSer-Ninos Charter School6–8
Southeast ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–5
Southside ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–5
Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep AcademyHighSouthwest Public Schools9–12
Southwest Public Schools Int'L Leadership AcademyElementarySouthwest Public SchoolsPre-K–5
Southwest Public Schools LEAD &global Studies AcademyMiddleSouthwest Public Schools6–8
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts AcademyElementarySouthwest Public SchoolsPre-K–5
Sst AdvancementElementaryMiddleSchool of Science and Technology DiscoveryPre-K–8
Sst ChampionsElementaryMiddleHighSchool of Science and TechnologyPre-K–12
Step Charter ElementaryElementaryMiddleStep Charter SchoolK–8
Step Charter IIElementaryMiddleStep Charter SchoolK–8
Step Charter IIIElementaryStep Charter SchoolK–3
Texans Can Academy - Houston NorthHighTexans Can Academies9–12
Texans Can Academy - Houston SouthwestHighTexans Can Academies9–12
Texas Connections Academy at HoustonElementaryMiddleHighVirtualHouston ISD3–12
Texasworks - Houston-ChampionsHighTexas Works9–12
Texasworks - Houston-Gallery FurnitureHighTexas Works9–12
Texasworks - Houston-HobbyHighTexas Works9–12
The Lawson AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
The Pro-Vision AcademyHigh9–12
The Rhodes School - HumbleElementaryMiddleThe Rhodes School for Performing ArtsPre-K–8
The Rhodes School - Northshore CampusElementaryMiddleThe Rhodes School for Performing ArtsPre-K–6
The Varnett School - EastElementaryMiddleThe Varnett Public SchoolPre-K–6
The Varnett School - NortheastElementaryMiddleThe Varnett Public SchoolPre-K–8
Two Dimensions Preparatory AcademyElementaryPre-K–5
Two Dimensions/VickeryElementaryTwo Dimensions Preparatory AcademyPre-K–5
Up Excellence AcademyElementaryPre-K–5
Varnett Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleThe Varnett Public SchoolPre-K–8
Westchase Neighborhood SchoolElementaryMiddleTexas College Preparatory AcademiesPre-K–8
Westchester Academy for International StudiesMiddleHighSpring Branch ISD6–12
Yellowstone College PreparatoryMiddleHigh6–10
YES Prep - 5th WardMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - Brays OaksMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - East EndMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - GulftonMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - HobbyMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–11
YES Prep - North CentralMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - NorthlineMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - NorthsideMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - NorthwestMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - SoutheastMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - SouthsideMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - SouthwestMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - WestMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep - White OakMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep Airline ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–4
YES Prep East End ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–4
YES Prep Hobby ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–2
YES Prep North ForestMiddleHighYES Prep Public Schools INC6–12
YES Prep North Rankin ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–2
YES Prep Southwest Oaks ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–2

About this Houston charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Houston

How many charter schools are in Houston, TX?

Houston has 171 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 96,489 students across 171 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near Houston?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Houston?

The data identifies 95 schools offering elementary grades, 90 offering middle grades, and 67 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in Houston?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.