Top 5 Best Alief Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,744 students in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Alief are Step Charter Elementary School, Alief Montessori Community School and Kipp Shine Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
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 Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Step Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11250 S Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-7797
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Alief Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12013 6th St
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 530-9406
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Shine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10711 Kipp Way
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 230-0548
Grades: PK-4
| 869 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Houston High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #66.
New Neighbor Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6959 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 273-3731
Grades: PK
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9920 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 784-6345
Grades: 3-12
| 137 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX include Step Charter Elementary School, Alief Montessori Community School and Kipp Shine Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston?
6 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston?
the neighborhood of Alief, Houston 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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