Six YES Prep elementary schools rank among Texas best in U.S. News
Six YES Prep elementary schools earned recognition in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary Schools rankings. YES Prep Southeast Elementary ranked No. 1,194 among all Texas elementary schools and No. 77 among Texas charter elementary schools, placing in the top 17% and top 13% respectively. YES Prep North Central Elementary and YES Prep Airline Elementary also placed among the top 30% of all Texas elementary schools.
Earlier story. First reported Oct 20, 2026 at 9:00 am; added to this site Oct 21, 2026. Details may have changed since.
- When it happened
- October 20, 2026
- Where
- Houston
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 20, 2026 at 9:00 am
- Confirmed by
- 2 independent outlets
Taxes & money
None stated in sources.
The facts
- YES Prep Southeast Elementary ranked No. 1,194 among all Texas elementary schools and No. 77 among Texas charter elementary schools in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings.[1]
- YES Prep North Central Elementary ranked No. 1,561 among all Texas elementary schools, placing in the top 23% statewide and the top 20% among Texas charter elementary schools.[1]
- YES Prep Airline Elementary ranked No. 2,008 among all Texas elementary schools, placing in the top 29% statewide and the top 26% among Texas charter elementary schools.[1]
- The U.S. News & World Report rankings evaluated elementary schools using state assessment results from the 2023–2024 school year, measuring student achievement in mathematics and reading/language arts and comparing school performance against expectations based on student socioeconomic characteristics.[1]
- Of 6,855 Texas elementary schools included in the rankings, three YES Prep campuses placed among the top 30% statewide.[1]
- YES Prep launched its elementary program in 2020, making its elementary campuses among the newest elementary schools in the Houston area.[1]
- In the Texas Education Agency's 2026 accountability ratings, YES Prep earned a B with an overall score of 89, its highest score to date.[1]
Who said what
- YES Prep Public Schools The recognition reflects the progress YES Prep has made in establishing a strong elementary education program and expanding access to high-quality learning opportunities for Houston families.[1]
Sources
- News Not rated Six YES Prep Elementary Schools Recognized in 2026–2027 U.S. News Best Elementary Schools Rankings YES Prep Public Schools · Oct 20, 2026
- News Not rated Six YES Prep Elementary Schools Ranked Among Texas’ Best Houston Style Magazine · Oct 21, 2026
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