The brief
Katy ISD holds 94,785 students in 73 schools. We rate 71 of them from 4.8 to 8.9 around a median of 7.4, and 47 reach 7 or better.
The high schools are large zoned comprehensives, led by Seven Lakes H S at 7.8 and Tompkins H S at 7.7. There is no application tier to plan around here; the boundary map is the decision.
Elementary is where the district is deepest: 31 of the 44 rated elementary schools reach 7 or better, so the trade-off in Katy is commute and price rather than academics.
The Houston five
Each district's rated campuses on one 1–10 axis, best median first.- Katy ISD71 rated7.4
- Cypress-Fairbanks ISD87 rated7.1
- Houston ISD262 rated7.0
- Spring Branch ISD39 rated6.3
- Aldine ISD65 rated6.2
The spread
Every rated campus counted by level, in five bins on the 1–10 axis.Price and quality
Campus ratings by the median home value of their ZIPs, cheapest band first.- under $215k13 campusesFranz EL · 8.7 at $214k7.5median
- $215k–$320k28 campuses7.2median
- $320k and up28 campuses7.7median
On the ground
The numbers, and who goes here.- Students
- 94,785
- 6,761 teachers
- Schools
- 73
- 44 elementary · 17 middle · 10 high · 2 other
- School ratings
- 4.8–8.9
- median 7.4 · 71 rated on verified STAAR
- avg 7.3
- Child poverty
- 10.8%
- Houston ISD 27.0% · Cy-Fair 16.5%
- Census SAIPE · 2024
- Spending / student
- $11,284
- -$1,684 vs Texas median
- NCES F-33 · FY 2023
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Houston ISD 15.6 · Cy-Fair 14.7
Where it ranks
#6of 55
Houston-area districts rated on verified STAAR data See the ranking
#164 of 900 Texas districts (mostly small rural LEAs)
94,785 students
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At a glance
- Enrollment
- 94,785NCES CCD · 2023
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6,761NCES CCD · 2023
- Students / teacher
- 14:1NCES CCD · 2023
- Spending per student
- $11,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023
- Child poverty
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- Math proficiency
- 73.7%District average
- ELA proficiency
- 76.4%District average
- Directory year
- 2023NCES CCD
Schools by level
Ratings, a top ten, and the full list — one level at a time.Elementary
44 elementary schools · median 7.7 · 31 rated 7+ · 0 rated under 4
Elementary is where the district is deepest: 31 of the 44 rated elementary schools reach 7 or better.
| # | School | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeanette Hayes EL | 602 | 8.9 |
| 2 | Katy EL | 702 | 8.7 |
| 3 | Franz EL | 1,097 | 8.7 |
| 4 | Jenks EL | 1,448 | 8.7 |
| 5 | Morton Ranch EL | 976 | 8.6 |
| 6 | Odessa Kilpatrick EL | 1,033 | 8.5 |
| 7 | Sue Creech EL | 817 | 8.4 |
| 8 | Stanley C Stanley EL | 887 | 8.4 |
| 9 | Bear Creek EL | 641 | 8.2 |
| 10 | Loraine T Golbow EL | 695 | 8.2 |
All 44 elementary schools
- Jeanette Hayes EL6028.9
- Katy EL7028.7
- Franz EL1,0978.7
- Jenks EL1,4488.7
- Morton Ranch EL9768.6
- Odessa Kilpatrick EL1,0338.5
- Sue Creech EL8178.4
- Stanley C Stanley EL8878.4
- Bear Creek EL6418.2
- Loraine T Golbow EL6958.2
- Roosevelt Alexander EL1,0208.2
- James E Williams EL9118.2
- Griffin EL7788.1
- Bonnie Holland EL8058.1
- James E Randolph EL1,0328.1
- Ursula Stephens EL5858.0
- Memorial Parkway EL9407.9
- Robert King EL9677.9
- Nottingham Country EL8417.8
- Fred and Patti Shafer EL1,0447.8
- Campbell EL1,3027.8
- Maurice L Wolfe EL4167.7
- Joella Exley EL9447.7
- Jack & Sharon Rhoads EL7577.6
- Sundown EL7527.5
- Diane Winborn EL7347.5
- Hazel S Pattison EL1,2377.3
- Ray and Jamie Wolman EL1,0257.2
- Bryant EL1,1907.1
- Jean & Betty Schmalz EL1,2067.0
- Tom Wilson EL1,1217.0
- Mcelwain EL8856.9
- Keiko Davidson EL9956.7
- Bethke EL9606.6
- Zelma Hutsell EL8006.4
- Woodcreek EL1,3246.4
- Roberta Wright Rylander EL1,0786.3
- Edna Mae Fielder EL9236.2
- Robertson EL1,1496.2
- West Memorial EL8186.0
- Cimarron EL5655.9
- Mayde Creek EL8395.9
- Leonard EL1,0135.1
- Mcroberts EL8344.8
Middle
17 middle schools · median 7.4 · 11 rated 7+ · 0 rated under 4
11 of 17 rated middle schools reach 7 or better around a median of 7.4.
| # | School | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cinco Ranch J H | 1,500 | 8.2 |
| 2 | Memorial Parkway J H | 771 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Garland Mcmeans J H | 1,168 | 7.7 |
| 4 | Tays J H | 1,467 | 7.7 |
| 5 | Seven Lakes J H | 1,607 | 7.5 |
| 6 | Katy J H | 1,166 | 7.4 |
| 7 | Rodger & Ellen Beck J H | 1,270 | 7.4 |
| 8 | Beckendorff J H | 1,688 | 7.4 |
| 9 | Adams J H | 1,866 | 7.4 |
| 10 | Woodcreek J H | 1,569 | 7.3 |
All 17 middle schools
- Cinco Ranch J H1,5008.2
- Memorial Parkway J H7717.8
- Garland Mcmeans J H1,1687.7
- Tays J H1,4677.7
- Seven Lakes J H1,6077.5
- Katy J H1,1667.4
- Rodger & Ellen Beck J H1,2707.4
- Beckendorff J H1,6887.4
- Adams J H1,8667.4
- Woodcreek J H1,5697.3
- Cardiff J H8187.2
- Mayde Creek J H1,2396.9
- T H Mcdonald J H1,0076.5
- Morton Ranch J H1,1856.4
- Haskett J H1,3596.2
- West Memorial J H9115.7
- Stockdick J H1,4055.0
High
10 high schools · median 6.9 · 5 rated 7+ · 0 rated under 4
The high schools are large comprehensives, led by Seven Lakes H S at 7.8 and Tompkins H S at 7.7.
| # | School | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seven Lakes H S | 3,719 | 7.8 |
| 2 | Tompkins H S | 3,061 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Opport Awareness Ctr | 267 | 7.4 |
| 4 | Katy H S | 3,500 | 7.3 |
| 5 | Taylor H S | 3,188 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Cinco Ranch H S | 3,754 | 6.8 |
| 7 | Jordan H S | 3,128 | 6.8 |
| 8 | Mayde Creek H S | 2,970 | 6.2 |
| 9 | Paetow H S | 3,695 | 6.1 |
| 10 | Morton Ranch H S | 2,832 | 5.8 |
All 10 high schools
- Seven Lakes H S3,7197.8
- Tompkins H S3,0617.7
- Opport Awareness Ctr2677.4
- Katy H S3,5007.3
- Taylor H S3,1887.0
- Cinco Ranch H S3,7546.8
- Jordan H S3,1286.8
- Mayde Creek H S2,9706.2
- Paetow H S3,6956.1
- Morton Ranch H S2,8325.8
Other
2 other schools
All 2 other schools
- Fort Bend Co Alter1not rated
- Project Tyke13not rated
FAQ
Questions relocating families actually ask.Is Katy ISD a good school district?
Katy ISD's 71 rated schools run from 4.8 to 8.9 around a median of 7.4 (2023). 47 campuses rate 7 or better, so the zoned campus matters more than the district name.
How does Katy ISD compare with Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston ISD and Spring Branch ISD?
Katy ISD's median rated campus is 7.4. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is 7.1, Houston ISD is 7.0 and Spring Branch ISD is 6.3 (2023).
What are the best high schools / elementary schools in Katy ISD?
Seven Lakes H S leads Katy ISD high schools at 7.8; Jeanette Hayes EL leads elementary schools at 8.9 (2023).
Is Katy ISD improving?
Memorial Parkway J H's STAAR proficiency rose 20.4 points, the largest gain among Katy ISD schools we rate (2023).
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout rates schools with a composite of student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and learning environment, plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by level; equity is shown but not scored (2023).
Sources and official links
The records behind the numbers, plus the district's own site.- Search for official district website
- NCES CCD district record2023
- NCES F-33 (district spending)2023
- Census SAIPE (child poverty)2024
- Texas Education Agency STAAR results
- Katy city profile
- Texas state profile
- All states
- How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.