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Aristoi Classical Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-4
1282nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools
Better than 72% of Texas elementary schools
Summary

Aristoi Classical Academy is a public charter elementary school in historic downtown Katy, TX, serving 431 students in grades K-4 with a smaller, more intimate setting than most nearby schools. This school, part of the Aristoi Classical Academy district, has earned a consistent 4-star rating for eight consecutive years, standing out for its exceptional support of African American students—ranking in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools for this group for three years running—and its strong performance with Special Education students, who scored in the 89th percentile statewide. Notably, Aristoi achieves these results while spending significantly less per student ($7,314) than nearby Katy Independent School District (Isd) schools like Zelma Hutsell Elementary ($12,219) and Robert King Elementary ($11,819), making it a highly cost-effective option.

However, Aristoi has a unique performance profile that parents should consider. The school’s classical curriculum appears to emphasize literacy, as students consistently perform much better in Reading than in Math—for example, 3rd graders scored 69.3% proficient in Reading versus 54.6% in Math in the 2025-2026 school year, a gap larger than the state average. Additionally, there is a notable gender disparity, with female students ranking in the 77th percentile and male students in the 66th percentile, a reversal from previous years when boys outperformed girls. While the school has a strong track record, its overall rank has declined from a peak of the 88th percentile in 2020-2021 to the 72nd percentile in 2025-2026, with drops in performance for White, Hispanic, and low-income students.

Located just 0.4 miles from Katy Elementary (an 87th-percentile school in Katy ISD), Aristoi offers a clear alternative: Katy Elementary excels in Math, while Aristoi shines in Reading. Within a 2-mile radius, parents can choose from top-tier schools like Woodcreek Elementary and Ray And Jamie Wolman Elementary to lower-performing ones like Robert King Elementary, but Aristoi provides a consistently strong, upper-middle-tier option with a small-school feel. Its efficient spending and focused support for diverse learners make it a compelling choice for families seeking a balanced, community-oriented education.

431
Students ?
17.5
Student/teacher ratio ?
$8,374
Per pupil spending ?
20%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 5618 11th St
       Katy, TX  77493

(281) 391-5003

District: Aristoi Classical Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.3%
Hispanic:
32.9%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 88th percentile in 2021 → 72nd in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Texas average (56% vs 49% meeting standards)
✓Above the Texas median (72nd percentile)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped from its 88th-percentile peak (2021) to 72nd (2026)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school56%
District avg51%
Texas avg49%
1,282nd of 4,627
Texas public elementary schools ?
Top 28%▲ up 17 pts since 2016
From top 44% (2016) to top 28% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
165th of 951Aristoi Classical Academy among Texas districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202666.71282 of 462772.3%★★★★☆
202566.41290 of 465172.3%★★★★☆
202480.2751 of 471084.1%★★★★☆
202381.0730 of 464784.3%★★★★☆
202281.4686 of 458185.0%★★★★☆
202185.7546 of 457888.1%★★★★☆
201968.41134 of 447974.7%★★★★☆
201853.61815 of 435958.4%★★★☆☆
201758.11573 of 432963.7%★★★☆☆
201657.81904 of 428655.6%★★★☆☆
201551.72234 of 432048.3%★★☆☆☆
201454.22086 of 426051.0%★★★☆☆
201346.22512 of 422140.5%★★☆☆☆
201245.32573 of 420638.8%★★☆☆☆
201123.13652 of 409510.8%★☆☆☆☆
201025.53441 of 393712.6%★☆☆☆☆
200939.72748 of 388429.2%★☆☆☆☆
200836.02864 of 376824.0%★☆☆☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202487.1145 of 244394.1%★★★★★
202392.392 of 244396.2%★★★★★
202283.6199 of 242191.8%★★★★★
202197.540 of 244498.4%★★★★★
201991.3105 of 251595.8%★★★★★
201880.2279 of 248388.8%★★★★☆

At Risk

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
201924.63726 of 429513.2%★☆☆☆☆
201834.63061 of 424027.8%★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
201836.32250 of 322630.3%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202670.81065 of 457576.7%★★★★☆
202477.7771 of 465883.4%★★★★☆
202373.3966 of 458878.9%★★★★☆
202273.2966 of 456178.8%★★★★☆
202185.9494 of 449989.0%★★★★☆
201967.31138 of 434873.8%★★★★☆
201846.52198 of 430649.0%★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202651.21998 of 441354.7%★★★☆☆
202470.5929 of 446579.2%★★★★☆
202360.31458 of 440166.9%★★★☆☆
202274.9709 of 437683.8%★★★★☆
202181.7462 of 432989.3%★★★★☆
201965.81073 of 418874.4%★★★★☆
201834.52952 of 416829.2%★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202659.21491 of 452067.0%★★★☆☆
202477.8540 of 459488.2%★★★★☆
202365.11178 of 452173.9%★★★★☆
202268.9949 of 447778.8%★★★★☆
202168.5925 of 445179.2%★★★★☆
201972.3690 of 430984.0%★★★★☆
201855.81648 of 426461.4%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202660.11551 of 458266.2%★★★☆☆
202477.4815 of 464782.5%★★★★☆
202383.4581 of 458587.3%★★★★☆
202283.2583 of 456387.2%★★★★☆
202181.9626 of 449886.1%★★★★☆
201966.61162 of 435773.3%★★★★☆
201859.11533 of 431964.5%★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202670.9296 of 110673.2%★★★★☆
202460.7419 of 112862.9%★★★☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202671.9680 of 430184.2%★★★★☆
202468.4868 of 429279.8%★★★★☆
202377.0469 of 408688.5%★★★★☆
202276.9458 of 395288.4%★★★★☆
202143.01829 of 379951.9%★★★☆☆
201980.6297 of 368491.9%★★★★★
201860.8886 of 355875.1%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202647.41681 of 300644.1%★★☆☆☆
202468.1847 of 310872.7%★★★★☆
202374.4621 of 310680.0%★★★★☆
202274.5566 of 308281.6%★★★★☆
202165.8878 of 308271.5%★★★★☆
201945.01809 of 314242.4%★★☆☆☆
201847.71676 of 312746.4%★★☆☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
201482.4221 of 198788.9%★★★★☆
201359.1796 of 197359.7%★★★☆☆
201278.6280 of 195185.6%★★★★☆
201166.9528 of 189572.1%★★★★☆
201064.8582 of 180367.7%★★★☆☆
200942.61212 of 176331.3%★★☆☆☆
200860.7701 of 171859.2%★★★☆☆
200780.1163 of 168490.3%★★★★★
200632.31197 of 158524.5%★☆☆☆☆
200552.0837 of 158247.1%★★☆☆☆
200448.1934 of 157340.6%★★☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
African American (2024)94th percentile+10 vs school
Special Education (2026)84th percentile+12 vs school
Female (2026)77th percentile+4 vs school
Multi-racial (2026)73rd percentile~ school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)67th percentile-5 vs school
Male (2026)66th percentile-6 vs school
Hispanic (2026)55th percentile-18 vs school
White (2026)44th percentile-28 vs school
English Language Learner (2018)30th percentile-28 vs school
At Risk (2019)13th percentile-61 vs school
By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?
Reading63%+10 vs state
Mathematics49%~ state avg

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by a parent
Thursday, August 24, 2017

Open Quote My daughter has attended Aristoi for two school years, the experience has been great. If your child can be academically challenged and is a higher achiever they will do very well in this classical setting. I would best describe Aristoi as an entire school at a Pre-AP level. Teachers are caring and the staff is amazing. The communication between school, teacher, student and parent is very good. This school currently operates in two separate facilities, A lower campus and upper campus, K-4th is lower campus 5th & 6 together, 7th & 8th together & 9th-12th. Aristoi is very challenging, there is a lot of work and as a parent you will need to be involved. Aristoi also does not teach to the state Starr test but rather focusing on history events, math and science. They do require a uniform and it changes as they progress through the grade level. Aristoi is a free charter school in the Katy area, however it is a private school experience. Unless your child is in daycare you will be responsible for getting them to and from school as there are no buses. Overall we absolutely love Aristoi!!!!!! Close Quote


by a student
Friday, June 17, 2011

Open Quote I was a student of West Houston Charter School in the late 90's. While I do have some amazing memories from my time there, absolutely none of it had anything to do with the school itself. I was a straight A student before attending, and actually left the school only JUST passing for the year. My fond memories had a lot to do with skipping classes and not getting caught and the cigarettes and drinking my friends and I would indulge in during off periods in front of teachers with no consequence. As a student, West Houston Charter was a lot of fun. As now a parent of two, I would absolutely never send my children to that school and I honestly do blame a lot of the struggles that I had academically later in life to West Houston Charter. Close Quote




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In the 2024-25 school year, 431 students attended Aristoi Classical Academy.

Students at Aristoi Classical Academy are 47% White, 33% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 3% Asian.

Aristoi Classical Academy ranks 1282nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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