For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,526 students in 77021, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77021, TX are Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, Kipp Liberation College Preparatory and Kipp Peace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 77021 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 77021, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77021, TX Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-5629
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-5629
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
77021, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Gr: PK-2 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Jesse Jackson Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5400 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-2451
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-2451
Gr: 9-12
5909 England St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8290
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Ymca Of Greater Houston Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5614 H Mark Crosswell St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-2173
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-2173
Gr: PK-2 | 385 students Minority enrollment: 98%
202 W Ctr St Unit B H
Houston, TX 77021
(972) 296-3335
Houston, TX 77021
(972) 296-3335
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 77021, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77021, TX include Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, Kipp Liberation College Preparatory and Kipp Peace Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 77021?
3 public charter schools are located in 77021.
What is the racial composition of students in 77021?
77021 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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