For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,272 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Southeast Houston are Houston Gateway Academy, Mount Carmel Academy and Yes Prep - Hobby. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
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 Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mount Carmel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7155 Ashburn St
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Yes Prep - Hobby
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Gr: 6-11 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX include Houston Gateway Academy, Mount Carmel Academy and Yes Prep - Hobby.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston?
4 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston 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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