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Best Katy Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 96 public schools serving 105,935 students in Katy, TX (there are 39 private schools, serving 5,712 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Katy, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Katy has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
The top-ranked public schools in Katy, TX are Griffin Elementary School, Seven Lakes J High School and Seven Lakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Katy, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Katy have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Katy, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griffin Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7800 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8706
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Seven Lakes J High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6026 Katy Gaston Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Seven Lakes High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9251 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Ray And Jamie Wolman Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
28727 N Firethorne Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Hazel S Pattison Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19910 Stonelodge
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Gr: PK-5 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Beckendorff J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8200 Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Adams J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,963 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Stanley C Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26633 Cinco Terrace Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Tom Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 Falcon Landing Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 396-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Tays J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26721 Hawks Prairie Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26100 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Woodcreek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1155 Woodcreek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5150 Ranch Point Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1906
Gr: PK-5 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Jordan High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27500 Fulshear Bend Dr
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 396-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Keiko Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26906 Pine Mill Ranch Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6161 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Cinco Ranch J High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23420 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Tompkins High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4400 Falcon Landing Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Woodcreek J High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1801 Wood Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
Rodger & Ellen Beck J High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Jenks Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27602 Westridge Creek Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-4106
Gr: PK-5 | 1,356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Bonnie Holland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23720 Seven Meadow Pkwy
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0506
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2525.
Edna Mae Fielder Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Greenway Village Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Cinco Ranch High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7006
Gr: 9-12 | 3,740 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2727.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2828.
Harmony Science Academy-katy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22400 Grand Corner Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926
Gr: PK-7 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
James E Williams Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3900 S Peek Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3030.
Nottingham Country Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20500 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3131.
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2431 Joan Collier Trce
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 223-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3232.
Sue Creech Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5905 S Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8850
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3333.
Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24831 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3434.
Taylor High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20700 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Joella Exley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21800 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Katy, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvin Nelms - North East Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
18425 Timber Forest Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 2
Calvin Nelms - Northwest (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1346 Wilkins St
Katy, TX 77449
(979) 826-8302
Gr: K-12
Raines High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1732 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Trinity Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
5638 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-7505
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Katy, TX?
How many public schools are located in Katy?
96 public schools are located in Katy.
What percentage of students in Katy go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Katy are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Katy?
Katy public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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