For the 2025 school year, there are 95 public schools serving 104,697 students in Katy, TX (there are , serving 5,718 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Katy, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Katy has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Katy, TX are Griffin Elementary School, Seven Lakes J High School and Seven Lakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Katy, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Katy have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Katy, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griffin Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7800 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8706
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8706
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Seven Lakes J High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6026 Katy Gaston Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,607 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Seven Lakes High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9251 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2800
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Ray And Jamie Wolman Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28727 N Firethorne Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1700
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Hazel S Pattison Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19910 Stonelodge
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Gr: PK-5 | 1,237 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Beckendorff J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,688 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Adams J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,866 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Stanley C Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26633 Cinco Terrace Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1400
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Tom Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 Falcon Landing Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 396-6000
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 396-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Tays J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26721 Hawks Prairie Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2400
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,467 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26100 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7600
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 1,033 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Woodcreek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 Woodcreek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0100
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,324 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5150 Ranch Point Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1906
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1906
Gr: PK-5 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Jordan High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27500 Fulshear Bend Dr
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 396-6000
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 396-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Keiko Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26906 Pine Mill Ranch Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2500
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6161 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7100
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Cinco Ranch J High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23420 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7300
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,500 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1919.
Tompkins High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4400 Falcon Landing Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1000
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Woodcreek J High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Wood Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0800
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,569 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
Rodger & Ellen Beck J High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3300
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Jenks Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27602 Westridge Creek Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-4106
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-4106
Gr: PK-5 | 1,448 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Bonnie Holland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23720 Seven Meadow Pkwy
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0506
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0506
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2525.
Edna Mae Fielder Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Greenway Village Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-6450
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Cinco Ranch High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7006
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7006
Gr: 9-12 | 3,754 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2727.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Harmony Science Academy-katy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22400 Grand Corner Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926
Gr: PK-7 | 1,331 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
James E Williams Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3900 S Peek Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-7200
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3030.
Nottingham Country Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20500 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5500
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3131.
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2431 Joan Collier Trce
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 223-5400
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 223-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,204 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3232.
Sue Creech Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5905 S Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8850
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8850
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3333.
Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24831 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8300
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,078 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3434.
Taylor High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20700 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3100
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3535.
Joella Exley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21800 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8400
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Katy, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvin Nelms - North East Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
18425 Timber Forest Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 2
Calvin Nelms - Northwest (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1346 Wilkins St
Katy, TX 77449
(979) 826-8302
Katy, TX 77449
(979) 826-8302
Gr: K-12
Harris Co Sch For Accelerated Lrn (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1732 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 237-6350
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 237-6350
Gr: 10 | 2 students
Raines High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1732 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-1500
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Trinity Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5638 Kingsland Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-7505
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-7505
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Katy, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Katy, TX include Griffin Elementary School, Seven Lakes J High School and Seven Lakes High School. Katy has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Katy?
95 public schools are located in Katy.
What percentage of students in Katy go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Katy are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Katy?
Katy public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Katy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Katy include: Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress vs. Harmony Science Academy-katy, Iltexas Katy Elementary School vs. Harmony Science Academy-katy, T H Mcdonald J High School vs. Thornton Middle School
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