Sugar Mill EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 8.5/10
6.8public avg / 10
Best Schools in Sugar Land, Texas
53 schools in the directory · 36 Elementary · 7 Middle · 7 High · 3 Other
Public: 33
Private: 20
Districts: 3
Comparable public avg (32): 6.8/10
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Sugar Mill EL
Elementary · Fort Bend ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Townewest EL
Elementary · Fort Bend ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Walker Station EL
Elementary · Fort Bend ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
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Townewest EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 8.4/10
Walker Station EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 8.4/10
Rita Drabek EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.9/10
Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar Land
Grades Kindergarten–8th · 7.7/10
Harmony Science Academy-Sugar Land
Grades Kindergarten–5th · 7.7/10
Lakeview EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.7/10
Colony Meadows EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.6/10
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Sugar Land are Sugar Mill EL (8.5/10), Townewest EL (8.4/10), and Walker Station EL (8.4/10), among 32 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
53
33 public · 20 private
Avg Score
6.8
32 public schools · out of 10
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
53
33 public · 20 private
Avg Score
6.8
32 public schools · out of 10
Districts
3
serving the city
Best value · beats the odds
Walker Station ELRates 8.4/10 despite 22% 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 Sugar Land public schools in the current comparison.
Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Harmony Science Academy-Sugar LandSTAAR proficiency rose +13.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sugar Land public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sugar Land
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 32 rated schools; 53 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Mill EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Townewest EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Walker Station EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Rita Drabek EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar Land | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Harmony Science Academy-Sugar Land | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Lakeview EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Colony Meadows EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Cornerstone EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Harmony School of Innovation-Sugar Land | 7.3 / 10 |
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About Schools in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, Texas is home to 53 schools, including 33 public schools and 20 private schools. The city's schools span 36 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools.
The 32 public schools in this comparison average 6.8 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 Sugar Mill EL with a composite score of 8.5/10.
Sugar Land is served by 3 school districts: HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST, FORT BEND ISD, LAMAR CISD. These districts collectively serve 130,541 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.
Elementary Schools
36 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 644 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 776 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 492 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 4 | 705 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 5 | 753 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 |
| 6 | 1,439 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.7 |
| 7 | 337 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 8 | 638 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 9 | 850 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 10 | 593 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
Show all 36 elementary schools in Sugar Land
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Anne Mccormick Sullivan ELCommonwealth ELSettlers Way ELDulles ELHighlands ELBrazos Bend ELColony Bend ELBarrington Place ELBess Campbell ELSusanna Dickinson ELOyster Creek ELFort Bend Christian Academy Elementary SchoolPrivateCornerstone Christian AcademyPrivateRiverbend Montessori SchoolPrivateSt Theresa Catholic School-Sugar LandPrivateC Fc Bilingual AcademyPrivateThe Honor Roll SchoolPrivateCambridge Montessori SchoolPrivateChrist Church SchoolPrivateCasa Dei Bambini Montessori School, TelfairPrivateFirst Colony Montessori SouthPrivateLakeview Montessori on the HillPrivateMontessori Reggio AcademyPrivateTrue Knight AcademyPrivateVilla Di Maria Montessori SchoolPrivateKids R Kids Sugar Land #25 TxPrivate
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,529 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 | ||
| 2 | 1,407 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 3 | 1,285 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 | ||
| 4 | 995 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 | ||
| 5 | 1,329 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 | ||
| 6 | 1,451 students · 6th–8th | 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 | Memorial Montessori SchoolPrivate 2 students · 1st–2nd | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 855 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 2 | 122 students · 6th–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 3 | 2,557 students · 8th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | 2,616 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 5 | 2,291 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 6 | 1,896 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 38 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate 117 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Logos Preparatory SchoolPrivate 605 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 3 | Noah's Ark AcademyPrivate 3 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | Not Rated |
Schools in Sugar Land
Sugar Land, Texas · 53 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 36
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 7
- Other
- 3
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Common questions about schools in Sugar Land, Texas
How many schools are in Sugar Land, Texas?
Sugar Land has 53 schools, including 33 public and 20 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Sugar Land, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 32 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Sugar Land is 6.8 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 Sugar Land, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Sugar Land on MySchoolScout is Sugar Mill EL with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Sugar Land, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Sugar Land on MySchoolScout is Sugar Mill EL with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Sugar Land, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Sugar Land on MySchoolScout is Fort Settlement Middle with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What is the best high school in Sugar Land, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Sugar Land on MySchoolScout is Harmony School of Innovation-Sugar Land with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Sugar Land, Texas?
Sugar Land is served by 3 school districts: Harmony Public Schools - Houston West, Fort Bend ISD, Lamar CISD.
Are there private schools in Sugar Land, Texas?
Yes, Sugar Land has 20 private schools alongside 33 public schools. The top-rated private school is Fellowship Christian Academy with a score of 7.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sugar Land, Texas?
Among 32 public schools in Sugar Land that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sugar Land, 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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