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Best Schools in Kingwood, Texas

23 schools · 16 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other

Public: 16
Private: 7
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.5/10
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Choosing a school in Kingwood?

Use this page to compare every school in Kingwood by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Pines Montessori School

8.4/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data98th percentile Open profile

Riverwood Middle

8.0/10

Middle · Humble ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data82th percentile Open profile

Willow Creek EL

7.9/10

Elementary · Humble ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data81th percentile Open profile

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Kingwood for 2026 are Pines Montessori School (8.4/10), Riverwood Middle (8.0/10), and Willow Creek EL (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 20 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

23

16 public · 7 private

Avg Score

6.5

out of 10

Median Home

$312,033

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Woodland Hills EL

Rates 6.0/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 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 Kingwood schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Creekwood Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +8.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kingwood schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kingwood

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (20 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Pines Montessori School 8.4 / 10
2 Riverwood Middle 8.0 / 10
3 Willow Creek EL 7.9 / 10
4 Kingwood Montessori School 7.8 / 10
5 Bear Branch EL 7.7 / 10
6 Kingwood H S 7.4 / 10
7 Creekwood Middle 7.2 / 10
8 Deerwood EL 7.0 / 10
9 Shadow Forest EL 6.9 / 10
10 St Martha Catholic School 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
6.5/10

40% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$119,172

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$312,033

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
48%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
33 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
75%

Of occupied housing units

How Kingwood compares

Texas rank

#336 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$119k

160% of Texas median

Schools in this city

20

About Schools in Kingwood, Texas

Kingwood, Texas offers parents 15 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 — a solid baseline that outpaces many comparably sized suburban communities. The school landscape spans elementary through high school, with all campuses operating under Humble ISD. Performance is meaningfully top-heavy: five schools, or 33% of the ranked set, score 7 or higher, giving families real choices within the same zip code.

At the elementary level, the options are strong. Willow Creek El leads the city with an 8.4 out of 10 — the highest score across all 15 ranked schools. Greentree El follows at 8.0, and Foster El rounds out the top elementary tier at 7.7. Parents of younger children have the best concentration of high performers in Kingwood's pipeline, with three schools scoring well above the city average at the grade band where foundational skills are set.

The middle and high school years hold up, though the range narrows. Riverwood Middle scores 7.7, matching Foster El and sitting comfortably above the city-wide average. Kingwood High School comes in at 7.9 — an above-average score that signals the district sustains academic momentum through graduation. For families doing long-range planning, the data suggests a coherent pipeline: strong elementary options feed into a middle school and high school that both clear the 7-point threshold.

The practical takeaway for parents is straightforward: Kingwood's top third of schools genuinely performs, and the highest-rated campus is at the elementary level, which matters most for families with young children just entering the system. The city average of 6.7 reflects a floor that's respectable rather than exceptional — meaning the roughly two-thirds of schools below the 7-point mark are adequate but not standout. If school quality is a primary factor in your home search, prioritizing attendance zones for Willow Creek El, Greentree El, or Riverwood Middle will keep your kids on the stronger side of Kingwood's performance curve from day one.

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Elementary Schools

16 schools
# School Rating
1
Willow Creek EL
583 students · Pre-K–5th 		7.9
2
Bear Branch EL
661 students · Pre-K–5th 		7.7
3
Deerwood EL
649 students · Pre-K–5th 		7.0
4
Shadow Forest EL
636 students · Pre-K–5th 		6.9
5
Hidden Hollow EL
478 students · Pre-K–5th 		6.8
6
Greentree EL
667 students · Pre-K–5th 		6.2
7
Woodland Hills EL
518 students · Pre-K–5th 		6.0
8
Elm Grove EL
626 students · Pre-K–5th 		5.3
9
Foster EL
568 students · Pre-K–5th 		5.1
10
Kings Manor EL
803 students · Pre-K–5th 		4.6
Show all 16 elementary schools in Kingwood

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

Pines Montessori School Private Kingwood Montessori School Private St Martha Catholic School Private Good Shepherd Episcopal School Private Primose School of Atascocito Private Primrose School of Kingwood Private

Middle Schools

3 schools
# School Rating
1
Riverwood Middle
1,143 students · 6th–8th 		8.0
2
Creekwood Middle
1,084 students · 6th–8th 		7.2
3
Kingwood Middle
996 students · 6th–8th 		5.4

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1
Kingwood H S
2,899 students · 9th–12th 		7.4
2
Kingwood Park H S
1,896 students · 9th–12th 		6.8

Other Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1
West Fork H S
828 students · 9th–10th 		—
Private Schools 1 school

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

1
The Covenant Preparatory School Private
215 students · Pre-K–12th 		Not Rated

Schools in Kingwood

Kingwood, Texas · 23 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes

Median Income

$119,172

Median Home Value

$312,033

Median Rent

$1,849/mo

Population

146,515

College Educated

48%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

33 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Community Profile

Kingwood has a median household income of $119,172. It is a well-educated community where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $312,033, with a median rent of $1,849/month. The local poverty rate of 6.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Texas
Elementary
16
Middle
3
High
2
Other
2

Resources

🔍 Google "Kingwood schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Kingwood 📊 Niche Kingwood Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools
School Districts (2)

HUMBLE ISD

50 schools · 48,552 students

NEW CANEY ISD

21 schools · 18,987 students

Nearby Cities

Porter (14 schools)
4 mi
Humble (43 schools)
6 mi
Richardson (3 schools)
6 mi
New Caney (9 schools)
7 mi
Huffman (4 schools)
7 mi
Huntsville (1 school)
11 mi
Splendora (5 schools)
13 mi
Crosby (9 schools)
13 mi
Lewisville (16 schools)
13 mi
Spring (44 schools)
14 mi
Oak Ridge North (1 school)
16 mi
Channelview (9 schools)
18 mi
Cleveland (15 schools)
19 mi
Highlands (1 school)
19 mi
Dayton (7 schools)
18 mi

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Kingwood, Texas

How many schools are in Kingwood, Texas?

Kingwood has 23 schools, including 16 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Kingwood, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Kingwood is 6.5 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 Kingwood, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Kingwood on MySchoolScout is Pines Montessori School with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Kingwood, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Kingwood on MySchoolScout is Pines Montessori School with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Kingwood, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Kingwood on MySchoolScout is Riverwood Middle with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best high school in Kingwood, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Kingwood on MySchoolScout is Kingwood H S with a composite score of 7.4/10.

How many school districts serve Kingwood, Texas?

Kingwood is served by 2 school districts: Humble ISD, New Caney ISD.

What is the education level in Kingwood, Texas?

According to Census data, 48% of adults in Kingwood have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Kingwood, Texas?

The median household income in Kingwood is approximately $119,172 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Kingwood, Texas?

Yes, Kingwood has 7 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Pines Montessori School with a score of 8.4/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Kingwood is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Kingwood, 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.