Top Rankings
Tomball Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 22,913 students in Tomball Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Tomball Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Tomball Independent School District are Tomball Star Academy, Creekside Forest Elementary School and Creekside Park J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Tomball Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
26 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
22,913 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
1,465 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tomball Independent School District, which is ranked #52 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,217 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,261 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$303 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$281 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,217
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,261
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tomball Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tomball Star Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11211 Fm 2920 Building 3
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
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: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Creekside Park J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8711 Creekside Green Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Creekview Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8877 W New Harmony
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3070
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
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 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Willow Wood J High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11770 Gregson Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3030
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3030
Gr: 7-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13802 Northpointe Blvd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3040
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3040
Gr: PK-4 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Tomball Memorial High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19100 Northpointe Ridge Ln
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3230
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3230
Gr: 9-12 | 3,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18302 N Eldridge Pkwy
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3080
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3080
Gr: PK-4 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Grand Lakes J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20247 Cypress Rosehill Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3264
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3264
Gr: 7-8 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Northpointe Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11855 Northpointe Blvd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3020
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3020
Gr: 5-6 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Oakcrest Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18202 Shaw Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 357-3033
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 357-3033
Gr: 5-6 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Canyon Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13002 Northpointe Blvd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3122
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3122
Gr: PK-4 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20241 Cypress Rosehill
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-2085
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-2085
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15614 Gettysburg
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3260
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3260
Gr: PK-4 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Tomball High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30330 Quinn Rd
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3220
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 3,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Tomball Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 Inwood
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3280
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3280
Gr: PK-4 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Tomball J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30430 Quinn Rd
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3000
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3000
Gr: 7-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Decker Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27427 Decker Prairie-rosehill
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 357-3134
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 357-3134
Gr: PK-4 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Rosehill Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17950 Waller Tomball Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3075
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3075
Gr: PK-4 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Tomball Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
723 W Main St
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3150
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3150
Gr: 5-6 | 1,179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
1440 Keefer St
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3100
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3100
Gr: PK | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Tomball Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
1302 Keefer St
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3281
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3281
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
18444 Cypress Heights Dr
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 357-3100
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 357-3100
Gr: PK-4 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tomball Independent School District?
Tomball Independent School District manages 26 public schools serving 22,913 students.
What is the rank of Tomball Independent School District?
Tomball Independent School District is ranked #52 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tomball Independent School District?
44% of Tomball Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tomball Independent School District?
Tomball Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tomball Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,261 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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