Best Schools in Katy, Texas
107 schools · 66 Elementary · 19 Middle · 15 High · 7 Other
Choosing a school in Katy?
Use this page to compare every school in Katy by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Griffin EL
Elementary · Katy ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Campbell EL
Elementary · Katy ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Stanley C Stanley EL
Elementary · Katy ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Katy for 2026 are Griffin EL (9.4/10), Campbell EL (9.4/10), and Stanley C Stanley EL (9.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 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
107
88 public · 19 private
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$376,917
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Schools
107
88 public · 19 private
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$376,917
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 70% 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 Katy schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Katy schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Katy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 107). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffin EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Campbell EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Stanley C Stanley EL | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Faith West Academy | 9.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Hazel S Pattison EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Odessa Kilpatrick EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Tom Wilson EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Ray and Jamie Wolman EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Jenks EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Roosevelt Alexander EL | 9.1 / 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
- 7.3/10
- Median household income
- $121,703
- Median home value
- $376,917
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77%
62% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Katy compares
Texas rank
#151 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$122k
164% of Texas median
Schools in this city
94
Education Snapshot
Katy, TexasKaty's public school system spans 107 schools across 8 districts, with roughly 106,420 students enrolled. The system tilts heavily toward elementary: 66 campuses at that level, against 19 middle schools and 15 high schools, with 7 other or combined programs filling out the rest. Ten charter schools complement the traditional district options, giving families additional public-school paths within the same city. Across 94 scored schools, the average composite rating is 7.3/10 — a full point above the Texas state average of 6.3/10. That edge tracks with Katy's high-income household profile: median household income of $118,456 sits 48% above the Texas state median of $79,932, and 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. On school ratings and household economics alike, Katy outpaces Texas statewide norms by a consistent margin.
About Schools in Katy, Texas
Katy, Texas gives parents an unusually strong public school landscape to work with. The city has 86 ranked public schools — a deep pool by any measure — and the quality holds up across most of it. The average score sits at 7.5 out of 10, and 58 of those 86 schools, or 67%, clear the 7-point mark. That means strong options aren't confined to a handful of top addresses; more than two-thirds of Katy's public schools rank solidly above average.
The top of the distribution is genuinely impressive. Nottingham Country Elementary leads all 86 schools with a 9.3 out of 10. Griffin Elementary, Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary, and Jenks Elementary each score 9.2, and Bonnie Holland Elementary rounds out the top tier at 9.1. Five elementary schools in one city clearing 9.0 is rare. That concentration of high-performing elementaries suggests the foundation Katy students build in early grades is consistently strong across multiple neighborhoods, not just one.
The picture is particularly compelling for families with elementary-age children. All five of the city's highest-ranked schools are at the elementary level, and the tight scoring band — 9.1 to 9.3 — means the gap between first and fifth place is slim. Parents choosing between these schools are making fine-grained neighborhood calls, not chasing a single outlier.
Practically speaking, Katy rewards parents who look beyond name recognition. With 67% of schools scoring 7 or better, families who buy or rent based on proximity to a top-five school aren't leaving much on the table relative to many comparable Texas cities. The smarter move is to check scores for every school in your target zip code — the odds are favorable that your nearest school already performs well. Where Katy deserves closer scrutiny is at the secondary level, since the top-ten list skews heavily elementary; parents of middle- and high-schoolers should filter specifically for those grade bands and compare individual school scores before drawing conclusions about the full K–12 pathway.
Elementary Schools
66 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 778 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 1,302 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
| 3 | 887 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 |
| 4 | 1,237 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 5 | 1,033 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 6 | 1,121 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 7 | 1,025 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 8 | 1,448 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 9 | 1,020 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 |
| 10 | 1,044 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 |
Show all 66 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.
Middle Schools
19 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,168 students · 6th–8th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 1,500 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 1,467 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 4 | 1,866 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 5 | 1,270 students · 6th–8th | 8.8 |
| 6 | 1,688 students · 6th–8th | 8.8 |
| 7 | 1,607 students · 6th–8th | 8.8 |
| 8 | 771 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 9 | 1,405 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 10 | 1,569 students · 6th–8th | 8.5 |
Show all 19 middle schools in Katy
High Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,061 students · 9th–12th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 168 students · 9th–12th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 3,719 students · 9th–12th | 8.3 |
| 4 | 3,754 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 |
| 5 | 3,188 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 788 students · 8th–12th | 7.6 |
| 7 | 3,500 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 8 | 3,128 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 9 | 665 students · 5th–12th | 7.0 |
| 10 | 2,832 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
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.
Other Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 students · 7th–11th | 4.1 | ||
| 2 | 13 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 3 | 1 students · 9th–9th | — | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Faith West Academy
Private
302 students · Pre-K–12th | 9.3 | ||
| 2 | Westside Baptist Academy
Private
64 students · Kindergarten–12th | 8.3 | ||
| 3 | 742 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | Berean Christian Academy
Private
605 students · Kindergarten–9th | 4.2 | ||
Schools in Katy
Katy, Texas · 107 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 6 ZIP codes
Median Income
$121,703
Median Home Value
$376,917
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
Population
510,109
College Educated
52%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Community Profile
Katy has a median household income of $121,703. It is a well-educated community where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $376,917, with a median rent of $1,875/month. The local poverty rate of 7.7% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 66
- Middle
- 19
- High
- 15
- Other
- 7
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
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Katy, Texas
How many schools are in Katy, Texas?
Katy has 107 schools, including 88 public and 19 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Katy, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Katy is 7.3 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 Griffin EL with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Katy, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Katy on MySchoolScout is Griffin EL with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Katy, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Katy on MySchoolScout is Garland Mcmeans J H with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best high school in Katy, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Katy on MySchoolScout is Tompkins H S with a composite score of 8.4/10.
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.
What is the education level in Katy, Texas?
According to Census data, 52% of adults in Katy have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Katy, Texas?
The median household income in Katy is approximately $121,703 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Katy, Texas?
Yes, Katy has 19 private schools alongside 88 public schools. The top-rated private school is Faith West Academy with a score of 9.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Katy, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Katy is 13.2:1. 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 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.