Creekside Forest Elementary

Creekside Forest Elementary in The Woodlands, TX, is a public school serving 676 students in grades PK-5 within the highly-ranked Tomball Independent School District (Isd), and it has earned a reputation as one of the top elementary schools in Texas, consistently ranking in the top 20 statewide for over a decade.

What truly sets Creekside Forest apart is its extraordinary academic performance, which far exceeds even the excellent schools nearby. For the 2025-2026 school year, it ranked 12th out of 4,627 elementary schools in Texas, a full 80 positions ahead of its closest competitor, David Elementary (ranked 98th). Its STAAR test scores are in a league of their own, with 92-96% of students proficient across all subjects—15-20 percentage points higher than schools like Creekview Elementary and Timber Creek Elementary. This consistency is remarkable: while other high-performing schools, such as Ride Elementary, have seen rankings fluctuate, Creekside Forest has maintained its top-20 status for ten straight years, reflecting a deeply embedded culture of high expectations and effective instruction.

One interesting area for growth is the school's performance with Gifted and Talented (GT) students, which ranks 274th—still strong but notably lower than its otherwise flawless record. This suggests that while the school excels at bringing all students to high proficiency, it may not provide the same level of advanced enrichment for its highest achievers. Additionally, the school's success with students from low socio-economic backgrounds (ranking 148th) is impressive, especially given that only 7.54% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. For families seeking a school with a proven, decade-long track record of excellence, Creekside Forest is a clear standout, though parents of GT students may want to explore how the school can further challenge their children.