Best New Caney Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,919 students in New Caney, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in New Caney, TX are Keefer Crossing Middle School, Tavola Elementary School and Oakley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Caney, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in New Caney have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 New Caney, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keefer Crossing Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21600 Gene Campbell Blvd
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8840
Gr: 6-8 | 1,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Tavola Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18885 Winding Summit Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22320 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
New Caney Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20501 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Dogwood
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
New Caney High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21650 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Timber Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15450 Harrington Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 689-4375
Gr: PK-6 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
18000 Cumberland Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
21580 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center
Alternative School
20419 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2850
Gr: 1-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in New Caney, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in New Caney, TX include Keefer Crossing Middle School, Tavola Elementary School and Oakley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Caney?
10 public schools are located in New Caney.
What is the racial composition of students in New Caney?
New Caney 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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