For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,582 students in 77012, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77012, TX are Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus and Yes Prep - East End. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 77012 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 77012, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77012, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Yes Prep - East End
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 967-7800
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 967-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Yes Prep East End Elementary School
Charter School
8329 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 924-0800
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 924-0800
Gr: PK-4 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
77012, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Behavior Center East (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 77012, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77012, TX include Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus and Yes Prep - East End.
How many public charter schools are located in 77012?
3 public charter schools are located in 77012.
What is the racial composition of students in 77012?
77012 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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