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Elementary Charter Schools in Houston, TX

Houston has 95 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data. Compare the reported facts below.

Elementary charter schools
95
Reported students
58,495
Median students per teacher
18.0
Virtual schools
2

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 95 of 95 schools; student–teacher ratios for 93; format for 2. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare elementary charter schools in Houston

SchoolGrades
Academy of Accelerated LearningElementaryMiddleAcademy of Accelerated Learning INCPre-K–8
Accelerated Interdisciplinary AcademyElementaryMiddleAccelerated Intermediate AcademyPre-K–6
Alief Montessori Community SchoolElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Charter SchoolElementaryAmigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Charter SchoolPre-K–5
Aristoi Classical Academy-CypressElementaryMiddleHighAristoi Classical AcademyK–9
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory AcademyElementaryMiddleArrow AcademyK–6
Baker-Ripley Charter SchoolElementaryBakerripley Community SchoolsPre-K–5
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Beta AcademyElementaryPre-K–5
Bloom Academy Charter SchoolElementaryK–5
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity TidwellElementaryMiddleBrazos School for Inquiry & CreativityPre-K–6
Draw AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood SchoolElementaryTexas College Preparatory AcademiesPre-K–K
Elevate CollegiateElementaryElevate Collegiate Charter SchoolPre-K–5
Energized for Excellence Academy ElementaryElementaryHouston ISDK–5
Etoile Academy Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Etoile Academy Charter School-BissonnetElementaryMiddleEtoile Academy Charter SchoolK–7
George I Sanchez CharterElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
George I Sanchez NorthElementaryMiddleHighGeorge I Sanchez CharterPre-K–12
Harmony School of Achievement - HoustonElementaryHarmony Public Schools - Houston NorthK–5
Harmony School of Endeavor-HoustonElementaryMiddleHarmony Public Schools - Houston NorthK–8
Harmony School of Enrichment - HoustonElementaryHarmony Public Schools - Houston NorthK–5
Harmony School of Excellence-HoustonElementaryMiddleHarmony Public Schools - Houston NorthK–8
Harmony School of Exploration- HoustonElementaryHarmony Public Schools - Houston SouthPre-K–5
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-HoustonElementaryMiddleHarmony Public Schools - Houston SouthK–8
Harmony Virtual AcademyElementaryMiddleHighVirtualHarmony Public Schools - Houston SouthK–12
Harris County Juvenile Detention CenterElementaryMiddleHighExcel Academy4–12
Houston ClassicalElementaryHouston Classical Charter SchoolPre-K–5
Houston Gateway AcademyElementaryMiddleHouston Gateway Academy INCPre-K–8
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral CampusElementaryMiddleHighHouston Gateway Academy INCPre-K–12
Houston Gateway Academy INC Elite College PrepElementaryMiddleHouston Gateway Academy INCPre-K–8
IDEA Hardy AcademyElementaryIDEA Public SchoolsK–5
IDEA Lake Houston AcademyElementaryIDEA Public SchoolsK–5
IDEA Spears AcademyElementaryIDEA Public SchoolsK–5
Ignite Community School - FallbrookElementaryMiddleHighTexas College Preparatory AcademiesK–11
ILTEXAS Houston Orem ElementaryElementaryInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS)Pre-K–5
ILTEXAS Houston Windmill Lakes ElementaryElementaryInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS)Pre-K–5
ILTEXAS Westpark ElementaryElementaryInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTEXAS)Pre-K–5
Ki Charter - KingwoodElementaryMiddleHighKi Charter3–12
KIPP 3d AcademyElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Academy MiddleElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Climb AcademyElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Connect Houston PriElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–5
KIPP Dream PrepElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Explore AcademyElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Intrepid PreparatoryElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Legacy PreparatoryElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Liberation College PreparatoryElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Mosaic PriElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–5
KIPP Nexus MiddleElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Nexus PriElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Peace ElementaryElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Polaris Academy for BoysElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Prime College PreparatoryElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Sharp PrepElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–5
KIPP Shine PrepElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
KIPP Spirit College PrepElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Unity PriElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–5
KIPP Voyage Academy for GirlsElementaryMiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools5–8
KIPP Zenith AcademyElementaryKIPP Texas Public SchoolsPre-K–4
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM AcademyElementaryRaul Yzaguirre Schools for SuccessPre-K–K
Meyerpark ElementaryElementaryMiddleMeyerpark CharterPre-K–8
North Central ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–5
North Forest ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–5
Phoenix School at Southwest SchoolsElementaryMiddleHighSouthwest Public Schools5–12
Pstem AcademyElementaryRaul Yzaguirre Schools for SuccessPre-K–5
Reve Preparatory Charter SchoolElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Ripley House Charter SchoolElementaryBakerripley Community SchoolsPre-K–5
Ser-Ninos Charter El IIElementarySer-Ninos Charter SchoolPre-K–5
Ser-Ninos Charter ElementaryElementarySer-Ninos Charter SchoolPre-K–5
Southeast ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–5
Southside ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–5
Southwest Public Schools Int'L Leadership AcademyElementarySouthwest Public SchoolsPre-K–5
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts AcademyElementarySouthwest Public SchoolsPre-K–5
Sst AdvancementElementaryMiddleSchool of Science and Technology DiscoveryPre-K–8
Sst ChampionsElementaryMiddleHighSchool of Science and TechnologyPre-K–12
Step Charter ElementaryElementaryMiddleStep Charter SchoolK–8
Step Charter IIElementaryMiddleStep Charter SchoolK–8
Step Charter IIIElementaryStep Charter SchoolK–3
Texas Connections Academy at HoustonElementaryMiddleHighVirtualHouston ISD3–12
The Lawson AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
The Rhodes School - HumbleElementaryMiddleThe Rhodes School for Performing ArtsPre-K–8
The Rhodes School - Northshore CampusElementaryMiddleThe Rhodes School for Performing ArtsPre-K–6
The Varnett School - EastElementaryMiddleThe Varnett Public SchoolPre-K–6
The Varnett School - NortheastElementaryMiddleThe Varnett Public SchoolPre-K–8
Two Dimensions Preparatory AcademyElementaryPre-K–5
Two Dimensions/VickeryElementaryTwo Dimensions Preparatory AcademyPre-K–5
Up Excellence AcademyElementaryPre-K–5
Varnett Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleThe Varnett Public SchoolPre-K–8
Westchase Neighborhood SchoolElementaryMiddleTexas College Preparatory AcademiesPre-K–8
YES Prep Airline ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–4
YES Prep East End ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–4
YES Prep Hobby ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–2
YES Prep North Rankin ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–2
YES Prep Southwest Oaks ElementaryElementaryYES Prep Public Schools INCPre-K–2

About this elementary charter school list

Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.

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Elementary charter school questions for Houston

How many elementary charter schools are in Houston?

The 2024–25 federal data identifies 95 public charter schools offering elementary grades in Houston.

What grades are included in this elementary charter school list?

This list includes schools whose reported grade span overlaps K–5. Some schools also serve students outside that range, so review each school’s full grade span.

How can I compare elementary charter schools near Houston?

Compare reported grade spans, enrollment, students per teacher, and format in the table. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby options.

Which is the best elementary charter school in Houston?

This directory does not rank schools. Families should compare current programs, admissions, commute, performance information, and student needs directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.