For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 97 students in Houston, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Houston, MN is Ridgeway Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Houston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Houston, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Houston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Houston, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Houston, MN include Ridgeway Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Houston?
1 public charter schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public charter schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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