For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 800 students in 77057, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 77057, TX are Empowerment High School, Discovery Middle School and Phoenix School At Southwest Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 77057 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 77057, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77057, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Empowerment High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Westpark Dr Ste 200
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 954-9528
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 954-9528
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Westpark Dr Ste 200
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 954-9528
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 954-9528
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9920 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 784-6345
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 784-6345
Grades: 3-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Up Excellence Academy
Charter School
6220 Westpark Dr Ste 195
Houston, TX 77057
(281) 414-3974
Houston, TX 77057
(281) 414-3974
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
77057, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1331 August Dr
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 914-0104
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 914-0104
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 77057, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 77057, TX include Empowerment High School, Discovery Middle School and Phoenix School At Southwest Schools.
How many public charter schools are located in 77057?
4 public charter schools are located in 77057.
What is the racial composition of students in 77057?
77057 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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