For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 517 students in 77859, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77859, TX are Hearne Elementary School and Hearne J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 77859 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 77859, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77859, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hearne Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Hackberry St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Hearne J High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Brown St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2449
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2449
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
77859, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1401 W Blackshear
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Gr: 3-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1102 S Riley St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2281
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2281
Gr: PK-2 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 77859, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77859, TX include Hearne Elementary School and Hearne J High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 77859?
2 public charter schools are located in 77859.
What is the racial composition of students in 77859?
77859 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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