For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,320 students in New Caney, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in New Caney, TX are Tavola Elementary School, Oakley Elementary School and New Caney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Caney, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in New Caney have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in New Caney, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tavola Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18885 Winding Summit Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22320 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
New Caney Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20501 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dogwood
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Timber Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15450 Harrington Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 689-4375
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
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
Gr: PK-5
New Caney, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Dogwood Ln
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
20387 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
New Caney, TX 77357
Gr: 11-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Caney, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Caney, TX include Tavola Elementary School, Oakley Elementary School and New Caney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Caney?
6 public preschools are located in New Caney.
What is the racial composition of students in New Caney?
New Caney public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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