For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 940 students in 77020, TX.
The top ranked public charter school in 77020, TX is Yes Prep - 5th Ward. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 77020 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 77020, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 77020, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
77020, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Contemporary Lrn Ctrdevry Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Gr: 9-12
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2634
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2634
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1701 Bringhurst St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
H P Carter Career Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Houston Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 670-3800
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 670-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 224-3232
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 224-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
1701 Bringhurst
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4900 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 77020, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 77020, TX include Yes Prep - 5th Ward.
How many public charter schools are located in 77020?
1 public charter schools are located in 77020.
What is the racial composition of students in 77020?
77020 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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