YES Prep Public Schools is excited to announce that we have reached a record-breaking milestone in the 2024-2025 academic year with 19,473 students enrolled across our 25 campuses! This represents an incredible 15% growth from the previous year and reflects our commitment to providing access to a high-quality, college-ready education for families in Houston.
To learn more about this achievement, we invite you to read the article published in the Houston Chronicle titled “YES Prep public charter network reports record student enrollment in Houston during 2024-25 year” (published December 11, 2024).
Below we share some highlights.
Expanding Access to Education
This year’s enrollment increase comes on the heels of opening three new elementary schools:
- YES Prep Hobby Elementary in southeast Houston
- YES Prep Southwest Oaks Elementary in southwest Houston
- YES Prep North Rankin Elementary in northwest Houston
These schools collectively serve nearly 3,000 students from pre-K through second grade and represent an important step in YES Prep’s long-term goal to build full pre-K-12 feeder patterns for all 16 of our secondary schools.
Why Families Are Choosing YES Prep
Families across Houston continue to turn to YES Prep for its rigorous academic programs, strong community connections, and college-ready education. Many families report that they value the personalized attention their children receive and the strong emphasis on future readiness. YES Prep’s Chief External Officer, Isy Castillo, explained:
“When we are in neighborhoods where historically there has been limited access to quality education, families seek us out because they know we will prepare their children for success in college and beyond.”
Looking Ahead
YES Prep’s growth is set to continue. We are planning to open two more elementary schools—YES Prep Brays Oaks Elementary and YES Prep White Oak Elementary—in August 2025, adding an additional 2,000 students to our community. These schools will further strengthen our ability to provide a full pre-K-12 education to families across Houston.
Join the YES Prep Family
We invite families to learn more about YES Prep by attending one of our "Experience YES” Family Tours. During these tours, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our principals, observe classroom instruction, and explore the programs and resources that make YES Prep special.
Upcoming "Experience YES” Family Tour Dates:
- January 16, 2025
- January 29, 2025
- February 27, 2025
- March 5, 2025
- March 21, 2025
To RSVP for a tour or start your application, visit YES Prep’s Experience YES site.
Accepting Applications for Next School Year
Families interested in applying for the 2025-2026 school year should complete their applications by the lottery deadline on February 17, 2025.
To learn more about enrolling your child in YES Prep, click here.
Thank You to Our Community
This record enrollment is a testament to the trust and support of our families, staff, and community partners. Together, we’re shaping the future of education in Houston and ensuring that every child has access to the opportunities they deserve.
Let’s continue to grow and thrive together—thank you for being a part of the YES Prep family!