For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,299 students in 77049, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 77049, TX are Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory and The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 77049 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 77049, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77049, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13334 Wallisville Rd Buildings
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Lake Houston Academy
Charter School
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
77049, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Highpoint East Campus (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13334 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 77049, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 77049, TX include Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory and The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 77049?
3 public charter schools are located in 77049.
What is the racial composition of students in 77049?
77049 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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