Best Elementary Schools in Spring, TX

This analysis examines 19 elementary schools in Spring, Texas, serving grades PK-5, which are primarily divided between the Spring Independent School District (Isd) and the Conroe Independent School District (Isd), with two charter campuses from the School Of Science And Technology and one from the Sam Houston State University Charter School.

The most striking finding is the stark performance gap between the two main districts. Conroe ISD schools consistently outperform Spring ISD schools across all metrics. The top performer is Hines Elementary, ranking in the 96th percentile statewide with a 5-star rating and exceptionally high test scores. Other strong Conroe ISD schools include Broadway Elementary (88th percentile) and Birnham Woods Elementary. In contrast, Spring ISD schools face significant challenges, with Salyers Elementary ranking in the 3rd percentile and Gloria Marshall Elementary in the 11th percentile. However, there are bright spots within Spring ISD, such as John Winship Elementary (48th percentile) and Ginger McNabb Elementary, which shows a strong bilingual program where Spanish-language test takers often outperform their English-language peers.

Interestingly, higher spending does not guarantee better results, as Spring ISD spends more per student (~$11,300) than Conroe ISD (~$8,600) yet achieves lower outcomes. The Sam Houston State University Charter School is a standout success, ranking in the 83rd percentile despite being located in the same zip code as struggling Spring ISD schools, demonstrating that a different educational model can yield dramatically different results. The Sst Spring and Sst Willowcreek campuses serve a more economically diverse population and perform in the 68th and 83rd percentiles respectively. Overall, the educational landscape in Spring is defined by a clear geographic and economic divide, with Conroe ISD schools in the 77386 zip code outperforming Spring ISD schools in the 77373 zip code.