Best 77017 Texas Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,624 students in 77017, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77017, TX are Pstem Academy, Early College T-stem Academy and North East Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 77017 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 77017, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 77017, TX Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pstem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Early College T-stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
North East Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10918 Bentley
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Gr: 5-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Climb Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Gr: PK-4 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Early College Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
2101 S St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
1062 Fairmont Pkwy
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: PK-2 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77017 Texas

77017, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
8805 Ferndale Ave
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 77017, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77017, TX include Pstem Academy, Early College T-stem Academy and North East Stem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 77017?
8 public charter schools are located in 77017.
What is the racial composition of students in 77017?
77017 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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