KIPP Sharp College Prep is one of 20-plus KIPP elementary schools in Texas that promote high academic standards and encourage college attendance. The prekindergarten through fourth grade school is located at 8430 Westglen Drive.
Houston students who want to continue in the KIPP program after fourth grade can attend KIPP Sharpstown College Prep for middle school and KIPP CONNECT Houston High School.
KIPP, which stands for Knowledge is Power Program, is a public, tuition-free, open-enrollment charter network. Among the largest charter school networks in the U.S., KIPP schools typically have longer instructional days so all students can participate in extracurricular activities
Started in 2008, KIPP Sharp College Prep usually enrolls about 900 students. Courses include science, math and art. Students can join extracurricular activities like singing, orchestra and art.
The KIPP Sharp College Prep lower school was a National Blue Ribbon School in 2014.
Kipp Sharp College Prep
Charter Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-4
8430 Westglen Dr,
Houston, TX
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Michelle Bennett
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Niche Grade
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
57%
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Math Proficiency
52%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
46
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Full Time Teachers
46
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Teachers in First or Second Year
48.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
882:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
51.5%
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Male
48.5%
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Hispanic
64.2%
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Black
18.7%
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Asian
9.2%
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White
5.4%
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Two or more races
1.9%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/1/2026
My daughter loves going to Kipp School and loves her teachers very much. Kipp School is great in every way, from the classroom to the teachers and staff. They are all kind and effective with students and families.
5/1/2026
Excelente servicio de todas las personas me gusta mucho, un ambiente feliz y educativo para los niños
5/1/2026
Me encanta esta escuela es la mejor en todos los aspectos, la mejor opción para nuestros hijos
4/17/2026
Great school, teachers are amazing, Ms. Rose in the front is amazing and always has a positive attitude.
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Map
List Price Range
$87K - $2M
Homes For Sale
257
Average Home Value
$355,831
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
80%
Average Household Income
$62,883
% of College Grads
43.4%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
2,252 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.5%
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Homes for Rent
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Parks in this Area
Tanglewilde Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Briarmeadow Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Walter J. Rasmus Sr. Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Woodchase Park
- Picnic Area
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- Playground
Flag Tree Pocket Park
Anderson Park
- Baseball/Softball
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- Tennis
Lake Park
- Trails
- Playground
Briarbend Park
Woodlake Community Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Uptown-Galleria District
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Kipp Sharp College Prep is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Houston, TX and is served by the KIPP Texas Public Schools in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 908 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Kipp Sharp College Prep has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $355,831. Discover additional schools in the area, like KIPP Connect High School, Long Academy, Liberty High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kipp Sharp College Prep.