For the 2025 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 84,818 students in Spring, TX (there are 50 private schools, serving 6,810 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Spring, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Spring has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Spring, TX are Creekside Forest Elementary School, Buckalew Elementary School and Mitchell Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Spring have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Spring, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Forest Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5949 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Gr: K-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Buckalew Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4909 W Alden Bridge Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(281) 465-3400
Spring, TX 77382
(281) 465-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell Intermediate School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6800 Alden Bridge
Spring, TX 77382
(832) 592-8500
Spring, TX 77382
(832) 592-8500
Gr: 5-6 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
David Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5301 Shadow Bend Pl
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 298-4700
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 298-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Galatas Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9001 Cochrans Crossing Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-5000
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-5000
Gr: PK-4 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Hassler Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9325 Lochlea Rdg Dr
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-7100
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Collins Intermediate School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6020 Shadowbend Pl
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 298-3800
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 298-3800
Gr: 5-6 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Mccullough J High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 S Panther Creek Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(832) 592-5100
Spring, TX 77381
(832) 592-5100
Gr: 7-8 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Snyder Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28601 Birnham Woods Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 663-4400
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 663-4400
Gr: PK-4 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
The Woodlands High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6101 Research Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-1200
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 4,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Tough Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11660 Crane Brook Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(281) 465-5900
Spring, TX 77382
(281) 465-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Deretchin Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11000 Merit Oaks Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(832) 592-8700
Spring, TX 77382
(832) 592-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 1,229 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8455 Creekside Green Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Frank Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9225 Crescent Clover Dr
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 375-7000
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 375-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Ride Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4920 W Panther Creek Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 465-2800
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 465-2800
Gr: PK-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
French Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5802 W Rayford Rd
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 249-4000
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 249-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7420 Crownridge Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(936) 709-1600
Spring, TX 77382
(936) 709-1600
Gr: PK-4 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Clark Intermediate School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4182 Trench Ln
Spring, TX 77386
(936) 709-7700
Spring, TX 77386
(936) 709-7700
Gr: 5-6 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7332 Cochrans Crossing Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-1700
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-1700
Gr: PK-4 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Doerre Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18218 Theiss Mail Rd
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 249-5700
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 249-5700
Gr: 6-9 | 1,299 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Knox J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12104 Sawmill Rd
Spring, TX 77380
(832) 592-8400
Spring, TX 77380
(832) 592-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,399 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Kaufman Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2760 Northridge Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 592-5600
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 592-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2323.
Birnham Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31150 Birnham Woods Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 663-4200
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 663-4200
Gr: PK-4 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Kuehnle Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5510 Winding Rdg Dr
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-6650
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2525.
Benignus Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7225 Alvin A Klein Dr
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-7750
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-7750
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Cox Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3333 Waterbend Cove
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 465-3200
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 465-3200
Gr: 5-6 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
York J High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3515 Waterbend Cove
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 592-8600
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 592-8600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,975 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2828.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 Spring Trails Bend
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 465-2900
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 465-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Kreinhop Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21010 Ella Blvd
Spring, TX 77388
(832) 484-7400
Spring, TX 77388
(832) 484-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3030.
Metzler Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 W Rayford Rd
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 484-7900
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 484-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3131.
Carl Wunsche Sr High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Wunsche Loop
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 891-7650
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 891-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Falls Lakes Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 482-6800
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 482-6800
Gr: PK-4 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Haude Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3111 Louetta
Spring, TX 77388
(832) 484-5600
Spring, TX 77388
(832) 484-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Port Aegean Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 375-8900
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 375-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Hofius Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8400 W Rayford Rd
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 375-8800
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 375-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,304 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Spring, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Klein Education Placement Program High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7200 Spring Cypress Rd
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 249-4500
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 249-4500
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Klein Sems (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7200 Spring Cypress Rd
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-4180
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-4180
Gr: PK | 87 students Minority enrollment: 48%
3800 S Panther Creek
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 292-4455
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 292-4455
Gr: 9-10 | 2,678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Wunsche School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Spring-cypress Rd
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 355-3760
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 355-3760
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spring, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Spring, TX include Creekside Forest Elementary School, Buckalew Elementary School and Mitchell Intermediate School. Spring has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Spring?
82 public schools are located in Spring.
What percentage of students in Spring go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Spring are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spring?
Spring public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Spring are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Spring include: Lemm Elementary School vs. Haude Elementary School, Haude Elementary School vs. Lemm Elementary School, Schindewolf Intermediate School vs. Hildebrandt Intermediate School
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