For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,231 students in 77087, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77087, TX are Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep and Houston Gateway Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 77087 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 77087, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public charter schools.
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 77087, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
77087, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harbach-ripley Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
6225 Northdale St
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 669-5202
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 669-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
9700 Riverstone
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 77087, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 77087, TX include Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep and Houston Gateway Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 77087?
2 public charter schools are located in 77087.
What is the racial composition of students in 77087?
77087 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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