Best Public Schools in Katy, TX

The city of Katy, Texas is home to 89 schools that are part of the Katy Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 172 out of 961 districts in Texas and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The district serves a diverse student population, with 57 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, 13 high schools, and 1 alternative school.

Several standout schools in the Katy ISD stand out, including Cinco Ranch High School and Seven Lakes High School, both of which are ranked in the top 200 high schools in Texas and have 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These high schools, along with Paetow High School, Katy High School, and Cypress Lakes High School, all have strong performance on STAAR EOC exams, with over 75% proficiency in most subjects. At the middle school level, Beckendorff J.H., Seven Lakes J.H., and Tays J.H. are all ranked in the top 50 middle schools in Texas and have 5-star ratings.

The Katy ISD schools generally outperform the state averages on STAAR EOC and STAAR assessments, with high graduation rates and low dropout rates. However, there is significant variation in student demographics and socioeconomic status across the schools, as evidenced by the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates. The district also includes several charter schools, such as Harmony Science Academy-Katy and Calvin Nelms High School, which also perform well and are ranked highly compared to their traditional public school counterparts.