For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 4,303 students in 77081, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77081, TX are Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School, Ser-ninos Charter Middle School and Energized For Excellence Academy Inc Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 77081 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 77081, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 77081, TX Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5610 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 592-6055
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 592-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Energized For Excellence Academy Inc Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Energized For Excellence Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: K-5 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #55.
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5815 Alder Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #66.
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5919 Dashwood Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 432-9400
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 432-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6711 Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
Gr: 9-11 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Energized For Excellence Academy Ecc
Charter School
7419 Ashcroft
Houston, TX 77081
(281) 779-4412
Houston, TX 77081
(281) 779-4412
Gr: PK | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Friends For Life Middle School
Charter School
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Ser-ninos Charter High School
Charter School
5610 Gulfton
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Gr: 9-11 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
77081, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burnett-bayland Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Energized For Excellence Alter High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 99%
5909 Glenmont Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 661-1670
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 661-1670
Gr: PK-K | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton (Closed)
Alternative School
5407 Gulfton St 219
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-2551
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 77081, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77081, TX include Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School, Ser-ninos Charter Middle School and Energized For Excellence Academy Inc Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 77081?
11 public charter schools are located in 77081.
What is the racial composition of students in 77081?
77081 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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