Riverwood Middle
Grades 6th–8th · 8.0/10
Texas · Greater Houston · Kingwood
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A wooded Houston community shaped by village life, greenbelts, and two public-school districts. Start with the landscape, then narrow to the schools that fit your family.
- schools in this view
- 23
- public
- 16
- private
- 7
23 schools in the full Kingwood inventory.
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Houston median gross rent: $1,397 a month (ACS 2019 to 2023)
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Method and data limits
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Why Kingwood feels different
Greenbelts are part of the decision.
Kingwood’s greenbelt network connects parts of the community with schools, parks, and shopping, making the landscape part of how families compare everyday routines.
School Scout does not infer safe or direct access between a particular home and school; verify the current route and conditions yourself.
Checked 2026-07-28 · Method city-portrait-v1
- Super Neighborhood 43 - Kingwood — City of Houston; Vintage not stated; checked 2026-07-28
- Project History West Fork of the San Jacinto — Houston Parks Board; Updated 2023-04-11; checked 2026-07-28
Decision continuity
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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Quality shifts by neighborhood
Schools just blocks apart can rate very differently — the map shows how ratings change across Kingwood.
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Top-rated isn't always best value
The ranking flags schools that score higher than their students' poverty level predicts.
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Your address sets your options
2 districts serve Kingwood; attendance zones decide which schools your child can enroll in.
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Willow Creek EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.9/10
Bear Branch EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.7/10
Kingwood H S
Grades 9th–12th · 7.4/10
Creekwood Middle
Grades 6th–8th · 7.2/10
Deerwood EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.0/10
Shadow Forest EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 6.9/10
Hidden Hollow EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 6.8/10
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Kingwood for 2026 are Riverwood Middle (8.0/10), Willow Creek EL (7.9/10), and Bear Branch EL (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 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
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$312,033
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
23
16 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$312,033
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Best value · beats the odds
Woodland Hills ELRates 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 MiddleSTAAR 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 (15 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverwood Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Willow Creek EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Bear Branch EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Kingwood H S | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Creekwood Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Deerwood EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Shadow Forest EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Hidden Hollow EL | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Kingwood Park H S | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Greentree EL | 6.2 / 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
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $119,172
- Median home value
- $312,033
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
40% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
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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Show all schoolsElementary Schools
16 schoolsPre-K–5th · 583 students
7.9
Pre-K–5th · 661 students
7.7
Pre-K–5th · 649 students
7.0
Pre-K–5th · 636 students
6.9
Pre-K–5th · 478 students
6.8
Pre-K–5th · 667 students
6.2
Pre-K–5th · 518 students
6.0
Pre-K–5th · 626 students
5.3
Pre-K–5th · 568 students
5.1
Pre-K–5th · 803 students
4.6
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Show all 16 elementary schools in Kingwood
Pines Montessori SchoolPrivate
Pre-K–8th · 106 students
Not Rated
Kingwood Montessori SchoolPrivate
Pre-K–6th · 47 students
Not Rated
St Martha Catholic SchoolPrivate
Pre-K–8th · 360 students
Not Rated
Pre-K–TK · 30 students
Not Rated
Primose School of AtascocitoPrivate
Kindergarten–Kindergarten · 13 students
Not Rated
Primrose School of KingwoodPrivate
Pre-K–Kindergarten · 12 students
Not Rated
Middle Schools
3 schools6th–8th · 1,143 students
8.0
6th–8th · 1,084 students
7.2
6th–8th · 996 students
5.4
Show all 3 middle schools in Kingwood
High Schools
2 schools9th–12th · 2,899 students
7.4
9th–12th · 1,896 students
6.8
Show all 2 high schools in Kingwood
Other Schools
2 schools9th–10th · 828 students
Score pending
Pre-K–12th · 215 students
Not Rated
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Show all 2 other schools in Kingwood
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
School Districts (2)
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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.
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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 6.6 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 Riverwood Middle with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Kingwood, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Kingwood on MySchoolScout is Willow Creek EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.
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.
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.