For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 3-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
77057, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1331 August Dr
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 914-0104
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 914-0104
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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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