The top-rated public schools in Katy are Jeanette Hayes EL (8.9/10), Franz EL (8.7/10), and Jenks EL (8.7/10), among 85 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. 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

109

88 public · 21 private

Avg Score

7.1

85 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

109

88 public · 21 private

Avg Score

7.1

85 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Franz EL

Rates 8.7/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Katy public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Memorial Parkway J H

STAAR proficiency rose +20.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Katy public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Katy

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 85 rated schools; 109 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Jeanette Hayes EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	97th
2	Franz EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	96th
3	Jenks EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	96th
4	Katy EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	96th
5	Morton Ranch EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	95th
6	Odessa Kilpatrick EL	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	94th
7	Stanley C Stanley EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	92th
8	Sue Creech EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	92th
9	Cinco Ranch J H	8.2 / 10	Middle	+0.9	89th
10	James E Williams EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	89th

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About Schools in Katy, Texas

Katy, Texas is home to 109 schools, including 88 public schools and 21 private schools. The city's schools span 67 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 15 high schools.

The 85 public schools in this comparison average 7.1 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Jeanette Hayes EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

Katy is served by 8 school districts. These districts collectively serve 288,463 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

67 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Jeanette Hayes EL 602 students · Pre-K–5th	602	Pre-K–5th	8.9
2	Katy EL 702 students · Pre-K–5th	702	Pre-K–5th	8.7
3	Franz EL 1,097 students · Pre-K–5th	1,097	Pre-K–5th	8.7
4	Jenks EL 1,448 students · Pre-K–5th	1,448	Pre-K–5th	8.7
5	Morton Ranch EL 976 students · Pre-K–5th	976	Pre-K–5th	8.6
6	Odessa Kilpatrick EL 1,033 students · Pre-K–5th	1,033	Pre-K–5th	8.5
7	Sue Creech EL 817 students · Pre-K–5th	817	Pre-K–5th	8.4
8	Stanley C Stanley EL 887 students · Pre-K–5th	887	Pre-K–5th	8.4
9	Robinson EL 877 students · Pre-K–5th	877	Pre-K–5th	8.2
10	Loraine T Golbow EL 695 students · Pre-K–5th	695	Pre-K–5th	8.2

Show all 67 elementary schools in Katy

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Roosevelt Alexander EL James E Williams EL Griffin EL Bonnie Holland EL Ursula Stephens EL Hemmenway EL Memorial Parkway EL Robert King EL Nottingham Country EL Fred and Patti Shafer EL Campbell EL Kathleen Joerger Lindsey EL Mcfee EL Sheridan EL Joella Exley EL Hoover EL Jack & Sharon Rhoads EL Harmony Science Academy-Katy Emery EL Sundown EL Diane Winborn EL Hazel S Pattison EL Walker EL Ray and Jamie Wolman EL Tamarron EL Tom Wilson EL Mcelwain EL Aristoi Classical Academy-Cypress Keiko Davidson EL Iltexas Katy EL Bethke EL Jowell EL Duryea EL Zelma Hutsell EL Woodcreek EL Roberta Wright Rylander EL Edna Mae Fielder EL Robertson EL West Memorial EL Cimarron EL Leonard EL Mcroberts EL Aristoi Classical Academy Epiphany of the Lord Catholic SchoolPrivate Childrens Lighthouse Learning CenterPrivate Alem Llc Dba Kiddie Academy of Katy WestPrivate Cross Point Preschool KatyPrivate Guidepost Monessori at KatyPrivate Katy Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate Katy Gt AcademyPrivate Kiddie Academy of ElysonPrivate Kids R Kids 46txPrivate Primrose School of KelliwoodPrivate Safari Kids Learning CenterPrivate Sugar Creek Montessori School KatyPrivate Primrose School of West Cinco RanchPrivate Spanish SchoolhousePrivate

Middle Schools

19 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cinco Ranch J H 1,500 students · 6th–8th	1,500	6th–8th	8.2
2	Memorial Parkway J H 771 students · 6th–8th	771	6th–8th	7.8
3	Garland Mcmeans J H 1,168 students · 6th–8th	1,168	6th–8th	7.7
4	Tays J H 1,467 students · 6th–8th	1,467	6th–8th	7.7
5	Seven Lakes J H 1,607 students · 6th–8th	1,607	6th–8th	7.5
6	Katy J H 1,166 students · 6th–8th	1,166	6th–8th	7.4
7	Rodger & Ellen Beck J H 1,270 students · 6th–8th	1,270	6th–8th	7.4
8	Beckendorff J H 1,688 students · 6th–8th	1,688	6th–8th	7.4
9	Adams J H 1,866 students · 6th–8th	1,866	6th–8th	7.4
10	Woodcreek J H 1,569 students · 6th–8th	1,569	6th–8th	7.3

Show all 19 middle schools in Katy

Cardiff J H T H Mcdonald J H Iltexas Katy Middle Morton Ranch J H Haskett J H West Memorial J H Thornton Middle Stockdick J H Calvin Nelms Middle

High Schools

15 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Calvin Nelms H S 168 students · 9th–12th	168	9th–12th	7.8
2	Seven Lakes H S 3,719 students · 9th–12th	3,719	9th–12th	7.8
3	Tompkins H S 3,061 students · 9th–12th	3,061	9th–12th	7.7
4	Harmony School of Innovation - Katy 788 students · 8th–12th	788	8th–12th	7.5
5	Opport Awareness Ctr 267 students · 6th–12th	267	6th–12th	7.4
6	Katy H S 3,500 students · 9th–12th	3,500	9th–12th	7.3
7	Taylor H S 3,188 students · 9th–12th	3,188	9th–12th	7.0
8	Cinco Ranch H S 3,754 students · 9th–12th	3,754	9th–12th	6.8
9	Jordan H S 3,128 students · 9th–12th	3,128	9th–12th	6.8
10	Aristoi Classical Upper School 665 students · 5th–12th	665	5th–12th	6.3

Show all 15 high schools in Katy

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Paetow H S Morton Ranch H S Cypress Lakes H S St John Xxiii College PrreparatoryPrivate Mirus AcademyPrivate

Other Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Leadership Academy 35 students · 7th–11th	35	7th–11th	5.0
2	Project Tyke 13 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	13	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
3	Fort Bend Co Alter 1 students · 9th–9th	1	9th–9th	—
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Westside Baptist AcademyPrivate 64 students · Kindergarten–12th	64	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	Faith West AcademyPrivate 300 students · Pre-K–12th	300	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	Berean Christian AcademyPrivate 219 students · Kindergarten–11th	219	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated
4	British International School of HoustonPrivate 939 students · Pre-K–12th	939	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	Katy Christian AcademyPrivate 98 students · Pre-K–12th	98	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Katy

Katy, Texas · 109 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 67
Middle: 19
High: 15
Other: 8

Resources

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School Districts (8)

ARISTOI CLASSICAL ACADEMY

3 schools · 1,535 students

EXCEL ACADEMY

4 schools · 234 students

CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS

2 schools · 324 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST

6 schools · 5,823 students

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS)

44 schools · 22,780 students

CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD

93 schools · 118,470 students

KATY ISD

78 schools · 94,785 students

LAMAR CISD

47 schools · 44,512 students

Other Major Cities in Texas

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Katy, Texas

How many schools are in Katy, Texas?

Katy has 109 schools, including 88 public and 21 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Katy, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 85 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Katy is 7.1 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 Katy, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Katy on MySchoolScout is Jeanette Hayes EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Katy, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Katy on MySchoolScout is Jeanette Hayes EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Katy, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Katy on MySchoolScout is Cinco Ranch J H with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best high school in Katy, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Katy on MySchoolScout is Calvin Nelms H S with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Katy, Texas?

Katy is served by 8 school districts: Aristoi Classical Academy, Excel Academy, Calvin Nelms Charter Schools, Harmony Public Schools - Houston West, International Leadership of Texas (iltexas), Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Katy ISD, Lamar CISD.

Are there private schools in Katy, Texas?

Yes, Katy has 21 private schools alongside 88 public schools. The top-rated private school is Westside Baptist Academy with a score of 8.3/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Katy, Texas?

Among 85 public schools in Katy that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Katy, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive 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.

Best Schools in Katy, Texas

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