The top-rated public schools in Porter are Valley Ranch EL (7.8/10), Brookwood Forest EL (7.7/10), and Robert Crippen EL (7.3/10), among 11 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

11 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.2

11 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

11 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.2

11 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Valley Ranch EL

Rates 7.8/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Porter public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Porter EL

STAAR proficiency rose +6.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Porter public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Porter

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 13 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Valley Ranch EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	82th
2	Brookwood Forest EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	80th
3	Robert Crippen EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	70th
4	Bens Branch EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	55th
5	Infinity Early College H S	6.6 / 10	High	+0.4	53th
6	Porter H S	6.2 / 10	High	+0.0	44th
7	Porter EL	6.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.2	41th
8	Sorters Mill EL	6.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.2	41th
9	White Oak Middle	5.1 / 10	Middle	-1.1	20th
10	Woodridge Forest Middle	4.4 / 10	Middle	-1.7	10th

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About Schools in Porter, Texas

Porter, Texas is home to 13 schools, including 11 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

The 11 public schools in this comparison average 6.2 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 Valley Ranch EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

Porter is served by 1 school district: NEW CANEY ISD. These districts collectively serve 18,987 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

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Valley Ranch EL 871 students · Pre-K–5th	871	Pre-K–5th	7.8
2	Brookwood Forest EL 796 students · Pre-K–5th	796	Pre-K–5th	7.7
3	Robert Crippen EL 755 students · Pre-K–5th	755	Pre-K–5th	7.3
4	Bens Branch EL 775 students · Pre-K–5th	775	Pre-K–5th	6.7
5	Porter EL 804 students · Pre-K–5th	804	Pre-K–5th	6.1
6	Sorters Mill EL 847 students · Pre-K–5th	847	Pre-K–5th	6.1

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	White Oak Middle 849 students · 6th–8th	849	6th–8th	5.1
2	Woodridge Forest Middle 1,309 students · 6th–8th	1,309	6th–8th	4.4
3	Pine Valley Middle 757 students · 6th–8th	757	6th–8th	4.2

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Infinity Early College H S 384 students · 9th–12th	384	9th–12th	6.6
2	Porter H S 2,120 students · 9th–12th	2,120	9th–12th	6.2
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Joyful Sound Christian AcademyPrivate 9 students · 9th–12th	9	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Porter Christian AcademyPrivate 69 students · Pre-K–12th	69	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Porter

Porter, Texas · 13 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 3
High: 3
Other: 1

Resources

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School District

NEW CANEY ISD

21 schools · 18,987 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Porter, Texas

How many schools are in Porter, Texas?

Porter has 13 schools, including 11 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Porter, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Porter is 6.2 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 Porter, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Porter on MySchoolScout is Valley Ranch EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Porter, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Porter on MySchoolScout is Valley Ranch EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Porter, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Porter on MySchoolScout is White Oak Middle with a composite score of 5.1/10.

What is the best high school in Porter, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Porter on MySchoolScout is Infinity Early College H S with a composite score of 6.6/10.

How many school districts serve Porter, Texas?

Porter is served by 1 school district: New Caney ISD.

Are there private schools in Porter, Texas?

Yes, Porter has 2 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Porter Christian Academy with a score of 5.7/10.

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

Among 11 public schools in Porter that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Porter, 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.

Best Schools in Porter, Texas

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