Houston Classical
Houston, TX · Houston Classical Charter School · Charter · Grades PK-4
982nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
Houston Classical ranking
SchoolRow ranks Houston Classical 982nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2023 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
Houston Classical test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 123 students tested
Houston Classical students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 285 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2020
| Group | Trend | 2020 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36.4% | 49.8% | ▲ 13.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 52.7% | 34.0% | ▼ 18.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.7% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 3.6% | 6.0% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.3% | 2.5% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Houston Classical
Typical home value $263K in zip 77083 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Houston Classical
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Petrosky ElAlief ISD · 0.5 mi away2,467th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 40% - 6Iltexas Westpark ElInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 0.6 mi away · charter2,056th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 5Holmquist ElAlief ISD · 0.7 mi away2,633rd of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 45% - 6Rees ElAlief ISD · 0.9 mi away1,790th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 3Hearne ElAlief ISD · 1.6 mi away3,500th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 35% - 7KIPP Unity PriKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.7 mi away · charter1,466th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 52% - 3Mission Bend Glen ElFort Bend ISD · 1.8 mi away3,365th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 33% - 8Mission West ElFort Bend ISD · 1.9 mi away1,019th of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Houston Classical in?
Houston Classical is part of the Houston Classical Charter School district in Houston, Texas.
Is Houston Classical a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Houston Classical 982nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Houston Classical?
Black 50%, Hispanic 34%, Asian 7%, White 6% (285 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Houston Classical cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77083 is $263K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.