Shadow Forest EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 8.2/10
Texas · Greater Houston · Kingwood
Find your place in Kingwood.
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.
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- 24
- public
- 16
- private
- 8
24 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
School quality is the average School Scout score of the rated public schools in each census tract, on a 1 to 10 scale. Lower is below 4.0, middle is 4.0 through 6.9, and higher is 7.0 or above. Private schools are never included in this average, and filtering the school list does not change these colors.
Housing cost compares each tract with the Houston metro median for the measure you selected. Lower is below 80 percent of the median, middle is 80 through 120 percent, and higher is above 120 percent. The median is the middle value of every valid tract in the Houston source, averaging the two middle values on an even count.
Housing figures come from the ACS 2019 to 2023 median gross rent published by the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. They describe what people already in an area report, not current asking prices or what you would pay today.
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74 tracts derived from the versioned Houston dataset, source checksum8a879e611d6151b3.
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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Schools in Kingwood to look at first
Open a school to see its rating, test results and the schools around it.
Willow Creek EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.8/10
Foster EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.7/10
Bear Branch EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.3/10
Elm Grove EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.3/10
Kingwood Middle
Grades 6th–8th · 7.3/10
West Fork H S
Grades 9th–10th · 7.3/10
Deerwood EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 6.9/10
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Kingwood are Shadow Forest EL (8.2/10), Willow Creek EL (7.8/10), and Foster EL (7.7/10), among 16 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
24
16 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.9
16 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
24
16 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.9
16 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Best value · beats the odds
Shadow Forest ELRates 8.2/10 despite 20% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 public schools in the current comparison.
Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Creekwood MiddleSTAAR proficiency rose +8.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kingwood public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Kingwood
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 16 rated schools; 24 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Forest EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Willow Creek EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Foster EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Bear Branch EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Elm Grove EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Kingwood Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | West Fork H S | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Deerwood EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Kings Manor EL | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Riverwood Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
See every school in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Schools in Kingwood, Texas
Kingwood, Texas is home to 24 schools, including 16 public schools and 8 private schools. The city's schools span 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
The 16 public schools in this comparison average 6.9 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 Shadow Forest EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.
Kingwood is served by 2 school districts: HUMBLE ISD, NEW CANEY ISD. These districts collectively serve 67,539 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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Show all schoolsElementary Schools
15 schoolsPre-K–5th · 636 students
8.2
Pre-K–5th · 583 students
7.8
Pre-K–5th · 568 students
7.7
Pre-K–5th · 661 students
7.3
Pre-K–5th · 626 students
7.3
Pre-K–5th · 649 students
6.9
Pre-K–5th · 803 students
6.8
Pre-K–5th · 518 students
6.6
Pre-K–5th · 478 students
6.5
Pre-K–5th · 667 students
5.0
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Show all 15 elementary schools in Kingwood
Pines Montessori SchoolPrivate
Pre-K–8th · 122 students
Not Rated
Kingwood Montessori SchoolPrivate
Pre-K–6th · 47 students
Not Rated
St Martha Catholic SchoolPrivate
Pre-K–8th · 274 students
Not Rated
Pre-K–TK · 21 students
Not Rated
Primrose School of KingwoodPrivate
Pre-K–Kindergarten · 10 students
Not Rated
Middle Schools
3 schools6th–8th · 996 students
7.3
6th–8th · 1,143 students
6.8
6th–8th · 1,084 students
6.6
Show all 3 middle schools in Kingwood
High Schools
2 schools9th–12th · 2,899 students
6.4
9th–12th · 1,896 students
5.8
Show all 2 high schools in Kingwood
Other Schools
4 schools9th–10th · 828 students
7.3
Pre-K–12th · 82 students
Not Rated
Pre-K–12th · 257 students
Not Rated
Pre-K–12th · 71 students
Not Rated
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Kingwood, Texas
How many schools are in Kingwood, Texas?
Kingwood has 24 schools, including 16 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Kingwood, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 16 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Kingwood is 6.9 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 Shadow Forest EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Kingwood, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Kingwood on MySchoolScout is Shadow Forest EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Kingwood, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Kingwood on MySchoolScout is Kingwood Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.
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 6.4/10.
How many school districts serve Kingwood, Texas?
Kingwood is served by 2 school districts: Humble ISD, New Caney ISD.
Are there private schools in Kingwood, Texas?
Yes, Kingwood has 8 private schools alongside 16 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kingwood, Texas?
Among 16 public schools in Kingwood that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.0:1. 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 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.
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