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Best Schools in The Woodlands, Texas

37 schools in the directory · 21 Elementary · 6 Middle · 2 High · 8 Other

Public: 23
Private: 14
Districts: 3
Comparable public avg (23): 7.2/10
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Thrive Center for Success

9.4/10

Elementary · Thrive Center for Success. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

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Ride EL

8.6/10

Elementary · Conroe ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

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Glen Loch EL

8.3/10

Elementary · Conroe ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

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Ride EL

Grades Pre-K–4th · 8.6/10

Bush EL

Grades Pre-K–4th · 7.7/10

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in The Woodlands are Thrive Center for Success (9.4/10), Ride EL (8.6/10), and Glen Loch EL (8.3/10), among 23 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

37

23 public · 14 private

Avg Score

7.2

23 public schools · out of 10

Districts

3

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Ride EL

Rates 8.6/10 despite 30% 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 The Woodlands public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Hailey EL

STAAR proficiency rose +8.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among The Woodlands public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in The Woodlands

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 23 rated schools; 37 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Thrive Center for Success9.4 / 10
2Ride EL8.6 / 10
3Glen Loch EL8.3 / 10
4Bush EL7.7 / 10
5Powell EL7.7 / 10
6Creekside Forest EL7.6 / 10
7Timber Creek EL7.5 / 10
8Galatas EL7.4 / 10
9Hailey EL7.4 / 10
10Mccullough J H7.4 / 10

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About Schools in The Woodlands, Texas

The Woodlands, Texas is home to 37 schools, including 23 public schools and 14 private schools. The city's schools span 21 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 23 public schools in this comparison average 7.2 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 Thrive Center for Success with a composite score of 9.4/10.

The Woodlands is served by 3 school districts: THRIVE CENTER FOR SUCCESS, CONROE ISD, TOMBALL ISD. These districts collectively serve 94,752 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

21 schools
#SchoolRating
1
Thrive Center for Success
127 students · Kindergarten–6th		9.4
2
Ride EL
565 students · Pre-K–4th		8.6
3
Glen Loch EL
541 students · Pre-K–4th		8.3
4
Powell EL
876 students · Pre-K–4th		7.7
5
Bush EL
895 students · Pre-K–4th		7.7
6
Creekside Forest EL
692 students · Kindergarten–5th		7.6
7
Timber Creek EL
967 students · Pre-K–5th		7.5
8
Hailey EL
625 students · Pre-K–4th		7.4
9
Galatas EL
810 students · Pre-K–4th		7.4
10
Creekview EL
911 students · Pre-K–5th		7.1
Show all 21 elementary schools in The Woodlands

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Buckalew ELTough ELDavid ELLamar ELDeretchin ELPaddington British Private SchoolPrivateThe Woodlands Methodist SchoolPrivateGreystone House MontessoriPrivateKangaroo Forest Early Childhood CenterPrivatePrimrose School of the Woodlands at Creekside ParkPrivateDiscovery School of InnovationPrivate

Middle Schools

6 schools
#SchoolRating
1
Wilkerson Int
743 students · 5th–6th		7.4
2
Mccullough J H
2,163 students · 7th–8th		7.4
3
Collins Int
779 students · 5th–6th		7.0
4
Mitchell Int
1,243 students · 5th–6th		6.6
5
Knox J H
1,399 students · 7th–8th		6.1
6
Creekside Park J H
1,173 students · 6th–8th		6.0

High Schools

2 schools
#SchoolRating
1
College Park H S
3,329 students · 9th–12th		7.0
2
The Woodlands H S
4,498 students · 9th–12th		6.4

Other Schools

8 schools
#SchoolRating
1
Esprit International SchoolPrivate
88 students · Pre-K–12th		Not Rated
2
Cunae International SchoolPrivate
87 students · Pre-K–12th		Not Rated
3
The Woodlands Christian AcademyPrivate
780 students · Pre-K–12th		Not Rated
4
The Woodlands Young Learners AcademyPrivate
30 students · Pre-K–Pre-K		Not Rated
5
The John Cooper SchoolPrivate
1,299 students · Pre-K–12th		Not Rated
6
Legacy Preparatory Christian AcademyPrivate
683 students · Pre-K–12th		Not Rated
7
The Woodlands Prep High School Online High SchoolPrivate
60 students · 1st–12th		Not Rated
8
The Rubicon AcademyPrivate
14 students · 1st–10th		Not Rated

Schools in The Woodlands

The Woodlands, Texas · 37 schools

Schools by Level

State
Texas
Elementary
21
Middle
6
High
2
Other
8

Resources

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School Districts (3)

THRIVE CENTER FOR SUCCESS

1 school · 127 students

CONROE ISD

66 schools · 72,352 students

TOMBALL ISD

23 schools · 22,273 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in The Woodlands, Texas

How many schools are in The Woodlands, Texas?

The Woodlands has 37 schools, including 23 public and 14 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in The Woodlands, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 23 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in The Woodlands is 7.2 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 The Woodlands, Texas?

The top-ranked school in The Woodlands on MySchoolScout is Thrive Center for Success with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in The Woodlands, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in The Woodlands on MySchoolScout is Thrive Center for Success with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best middle school in The Woodlands, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in The Woodlands on MySchoolScout is Mccullough J H with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best high school in The Woodlands, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in The Woodlands on MySchoolScout is College Park H S with a composite score of 7.0/10.

How many school districts serve The Woodlands, Texas?

The Woodlands is served by 3 school districts: Thrive Center for Success, Conroe ISD, Tomball ISD.

Are there private schools in The Woodlands, Texas?

Yes, The Woodlands has 14 private schools alongside 23 public schools. The top-rated private school is Esprit International School with a score of 7.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in The Woodlands, Texas?

Among 23 public schools in The Woodlands that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in The Woodlands, 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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