New Caney EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.9/10
5.5public avg / 10
Best Schools in New Caney, Texas
9 schools in the directory · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Public: 9
Districts: 2
Comparable public avg (8): 5.5/10
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New Caney EL
Elementary · New Caney ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Tavola EL
Elementary · New Caney ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Dogwood EL
Elementary · New Caney ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
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Tavola EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.1/10
Dogwood EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 5.8/10
The Learning Ctr
Grades 4th–12th · 5.7/10
Oakley EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 5.1/10
New Caney H S
Grades 9th–12th · 4.8/10
Timber Lakes EL
Grades Pre-K–6th · 4.5/10
Keefer Crossing Middle
Grades 6th–8th · 3.4/10
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in New Caney are New Caney EL (7.9/10), Tavola EL (7.1/10), and Dogwood EL (5.8/10), among 8 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
9
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
8 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
8 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Best value · beats the odds
Tavola ELRates 7.1/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 New Caney public schools in the current comparison.
Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Timber Lakes ELSTAAR proficiency rose +5.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among New Caney public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in New Caney
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (8 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Caney EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Tavola EL | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Dogwood EL | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | The Learning Ctr | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Oakley EL | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | New Caney H S | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Timber Lakes EL | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Keefer Crossing Middle | 3.4 / 10 |
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About Schools in New Caney, Texas
New Caney, Texas is home to 9 schools, including 9 public schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
The 8 public schools in this comparison average 5.5 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 New Caney EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.
New Caney is served by 2 school districts: NEW CANEY ISD, SPLENDORA ISD. These districts collectively serve 24,208 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
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 655 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 1,038 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 846 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 |
| 4 | 813 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 |
| 5 | 782 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.5 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,255 students · 6th–8th | 3.4 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,363 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 |
| 2 | 15 students · 7th–12th | — |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104 students · 4th–12th | 5.7 |
Schools in New Caney
New Caney, Texas · 9 schools
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Common questions about schools in New Caney, Texas
How many schools are in New Caney, Texas?
New Caney has 9 schools, including 9 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in New Caney, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in New Caney is 5.5 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 New Caney, Texas?
The top-ranked school in New Caney on MySchoolScout is New Caney EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in New Caney, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in New Caney on MySchoolScout is New Caney EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best middle school in New Caney, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in New Caney on MySchoolScout is Keefer Crossing Middle with a composite score of 3.4/10.
What is the best high school in New Caney, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in New Caney on MySchoolScout is New Caney H S with a composite score of 4.8/10.
How many school districts serve New Caney, Texas?
New Caney is served by 2 school districts: New Caney ISD, Splendora ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Caney, Texas?
Among 8 public schools in New Caney that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in New Caney, 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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