Suchma EL
Grades Pre-K–6th · 8.6/10
6.0avg / 10
Best Schools in Conroe, Texas
47 schools · 24 Elementary · 9 Middle · 5 High · 9 Other
Public: 36
Private: 11
Districts: 4
Avg Rating: 6.0/10
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Suchma EL
Elementary · Conroe ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Eddie Ruth Lagway EL
Elementary · Willis ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Reaves EL
Elementary · Conroe ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
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Eddie Ruth Lagway EL
Grades Kindergarten–5th · 8.1/10
Reaves EL
Grades Pre-K–4th · 8.0/10
Donald J Stockton Jh
Grades 7th–8th · 7.7/10
Lifestyle Christian School
Grades Kindergarten–12th · 7.5/10
Oak Ridge EL
Grades Pre-K–4th · 7.2/10
Calvary Baptist School
Grades Pre-K–12th · 7.2/10
Peet J H
Grades 7th–8th · 7.1/10
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Conroe for 2026 are Suchma EL (8.6/10), Eddie Ruth Lagway EL (8.1/10), and Reaves EL (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 41 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
47
36 public · 11 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$267,057
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
47
36 public · 11 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$267,057
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Best value · beats the odds
Reaves ELRates 8.0/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Conroe schools.
Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Houser ELSTAAR proficiency rose +14.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Conroe schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Conroe
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (41 of 47). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suchma EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Eddie Ruth Lagway EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Reaves EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Donald J Stockton Jh | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Lifestyle Christian School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Oak Ridge EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Calvary Baptist School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Peet J H | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Conroe Adventist Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Oak Ridge H S | 6.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.0/10
- Median household income
- $84,447
- Median home value
- $267,057
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
22% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Conroe compares
Texas rank
#426 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$84k
114% of Texas median
Schools in this city
41
About Schools in Conroe, Texas
Conroe, Texas gives parents 31 ranked public schools to evaluate, and the overall picture is strong. The city averages 7.1 out of 10 across all ranked schools — a solid baseline that reflects consistent performance rather than a few outliers pulling the numbers up. More telling: 21 of those 31 schools, or 68 percent, score 7.0 or above. That means parents across most of the city have at least one high-performing option within reach.
The elementary tier sets the tone. Reaves Elementary leads all Conroe schools with an 8.9 out of 10 — the city's top score — followed closely by Milam Elementary at 8.8 and Houser Elementary at 8.5. Giesinger Elementary lands at 8.3, rounding out a group of four elementary schools that all clear the 8.0 mark. That kind of cluster at the top is a meaningful signal: strong elementary performance isn't concentrated in a single pocket of the city. Cryar Intermediate earns an 8.5, showing that academic momentum carries into the middle grades for students coming out of those top feeders.
For parents entering the city without an assigned zone, the data rewards targeted research. The gap between the city's top schools and its average is about 1.8 points — meaningful, but not a canyon. Parents should look closely at which elementary feeds into which intermediate and high school, since a strong start at Reaves or Milam feeds a path that Cryar's 8.5 score suggests continues to deliver. Zone boundaries matter here.
The practical bottom line: Conroe's public school system performs well above what many Texas cities deliver. With 68 percent of schools at 7.0 or above and four elementary schools clearing 8.3, this is a city where parents in most neighborhoods have real options — not just one exceptional school surrounded by mediocre alternatives. Focus your search on elementary assignments first, verify feeder patterns to the middle grades, and use the school scores as a filter rather than a final answer.
Elementary Schools
24 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,381 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 797 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 771 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 608 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.2 |
| 5 | 619 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.7 |
| 6 | 723 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.6 |
| 7 | 1,031 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.5 |
| 8 | 705 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.5 |
| 9 | 743 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.5 |
| 10 | 556 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.1 |
Show all 24 elementary schools in Conroe
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,345 students · 7th–8th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 1,324 students · 7th–8th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 786 students · 5th–6th | 6.7 |
| 4 | 1,268 students · 7th–8th | 6.7 |
| 5 | 1,001 students · 5th–6th | 6.5 |
| 6 | 502 students · 5th–6th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 719 students · 5th–6th | 5.6 |
| 8 | 1,368 students · 7th–8th | 5.1 |
| 9 | 555 students · 5th–6th | 4.2 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,705 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 5,178 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
| 3 | 173 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 4 | 2,620 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 |
| 5 | 24 students · 8th–12th | — |
Other Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 students · 6th–11th | — | ||
| 2 | 189 students · 4th–9th | — | ||
| 3 | 1 students · 10th–10th | — | ||
| 4 | 1 students · 11th–11th | — | ||
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Lifestyle Christian SchoolPrivate 88 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Calvary Baptist SchoolPrivate 254 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Conroe Adventist AcademyPrivate 67 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Conroe Adventist AcademyPrivate 70 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate 392 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Conroe
Conroe, Texas · 47 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 7 ZIP codes
Median Income
$84,447
Median Home Value
$267,057
Median Rent
$1,319/mo
Population
193,955
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Community Profile
Conroe has a median household income of $84,447. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $267,057, with a median rent of $1,319/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.7%. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 24
- Middle
- 9
- High
- 5
- Other
- 9
Nearby Cities
Austin(1 school)
9 miWillis(10 schools)
9 miOak Ridge North(1 school)
9 miThe Woodlands(34 schools)
10 miBrookesmith(1 school)
10 miLewisville(14 schools)
11 miSpring(44 schools)
15 miSan Antonio(3 schools)
16 miMontgomery(13 schools)
14 miSplendora(5 schools)
15 miNew Caney(9 schools)
16 miNew Waverly(5 schools)
17 miMagnolia(18 schools)
16 miPorter(14 schools)
17 miKlein(49 schools)
19 miOther Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Conroe, Texas
How many schools are in Conroe, Texas?
Conroe has 47 schools, including 36 public and 11 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Conroe, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Conroe is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Conroe, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Conroe on MySchoolScout is Suchma EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Conroe, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Conroe on MySchoolScout is Suchma EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Conroe, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Conroe on MySchoolScout is Donald J Stockton Jh with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best high school in Conroe, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Conroe on MySchoolScout is Oak Ridge H S with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Conroe, Texas?
Conroe is served by 4 school districts: Conroe ISD, Montgomery ISD, Splendora ISD, Willis ISD.
What is the education level in Conroe, Texas?
According to Census data, 30% of adults in Conroe have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Conroe, Texas?
The median household income in Conroe is approximately $84,447 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Conroe, Texas?
Yes, Conroe has 11 private schools alongside 36 public schools. The top-rated private school is Lifestyle Christian School with a score of 7.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Conroe, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Conroe is 13.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Conroe, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.