For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,915 students in the neighborhood of Sterling Ridge, Spring, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Sterling Ridge are Tough Elementary School and Deretchin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sterling Ridge, Spring, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sterling Ridge, Spring, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sterling Ridge, Spring, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sterling Ridge, Spring, TX include Tough Elementary School and Deretchin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sterling Ridge, Spring?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sterling Ridge, Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sterling Ridge, Spring?
the neighborhood of Sterling Ridge, Spring public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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