Top Rankings
KIPP Texas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 14,706 students in KIPP Texas School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in KIPP Texas School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
54 Schools
4,197 Schools
# Students
32,771 Students
2,167,028 Students
# Teachers
1,684 Teachers
146,842 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
KIPP Texas School District, which is ranked #916 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#915 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
68%
55%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
26%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,111 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,662 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$495 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$448 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,111
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,662
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best KIPP Texas School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Unity Primary
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 Hwy 6 S
Houston, TX 77083
(832) 230-0572
Houston, TX 77083
(832) 230-0572
Gr: PK-5 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Connect Houston Primary
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6700 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3023
Houston, TX 77074
(281) 879-3023
Gr: PK-5 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Sharp Prep
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8430 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3000
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Shine Prep
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10711 Kipp Way
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 230-0548
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 230-0548
Gr: PK-4 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Journey Primary
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14030 Florence Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 879-3056
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 879-3056
Gr: PK-5 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Kipp Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5402 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77023
(832) 230-0547
Houston, TX 77023
(832) 230-0547
Gr: PK-4 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Somos Primary
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8915 Callaghan Rd
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 888-6513
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 888-6513
Gr: PK-3 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Austin Comunidad
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8004 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 501-3911
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 501-3911
Gr: PK-4 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Kipp Dream Prep
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tidwell Dr
Houston, TX 77022
(832) 230-0566
Houston, TX 77022
(832) 230-0566
Gr: PK-4 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Alegria Primary
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8509 Fm 969 Bldg 629
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Climb Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Gr: PK-4 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Nexus Primary
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4211 Watonga Blvd
Houston, TX 77092
(832) 230-0553
Houston, TX 77092
(832) 230-0553
Gr: PK-4 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Zenith Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Scott St
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Gr: PK-4 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Peace Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Kipp Legacy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9606 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: PK-4 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Austin Obras
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5107 Ih-35 S Ste A
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 651-2069
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 651-2069
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Pleasant Grove Primary
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 N St Augustine
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 323-4230
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 323-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Truth Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1545 S Ewing Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4210
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4210
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Mosaic Primary
Charter School
12751 Hillcroft Ave
Houston, TX 77085
(281) 879-3110
Houston, TX 77085
(281) 879-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Paseo Primary
Charter School
6800 Metropolis Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 766-3095
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 766-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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