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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Fort Bend County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 191 public schools serving 178,453 students in Fort Bend County, TX (there are 86 private schools, serving 10,209 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Fort Bend County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Fort Bend County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Bend County, TX are Commonwealth Elementary School, Stafford Stem Magnet Academy and Bess Campbell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Bend County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Fort Bend County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fort Bend County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Commonwealth Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4909 Commonwealth Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-5120
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Gr: 3-11 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Bess Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1000 Shadow Bend Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(832) 223-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Griffin Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7800 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8706
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Seven Lakes J High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6026 Katy Gaston Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Seven Lakes High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9251 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Fort Settlement Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5440 Elkins Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 1,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Anne Mccormick Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17828 Winding Waters Ln
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 327-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Ray And Jamie Wolman Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
28727 N Firethorne Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Beckendorff J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8200 Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Cornerstone Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Chatham Ave
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
James E Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5303 Flewellen Oaks Ln
Fulshear, TX 77441
(281) 234-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Stanley C Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26633 Cinco Terrace Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Tom Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 Falcon Landing Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 396-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Tays J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26721 Hawks Prairie Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26100 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Sienna Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10011 Steep Bank Trace
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Colony Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4510 Sweetwater Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Woodcreek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1155 Woodcreek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Walker Station Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6200 Homeward Way Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5150 Ranch Point Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1906
Gr: PK-5 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Susanna Dickinson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7110 Greatwood Pkwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(832) 223-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Sartartia Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8125 Homeward Way
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6310
Gr: 6-8 | 1,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Keiko Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26906 Pine Mill Ranch Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17727 Abermore Ln
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 327-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6161 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Cinco Ranch J High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23420 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Tompkins High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4400 Falcon Landing Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Clements High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4200 Elkins Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 2,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3030.
Woodcreek J High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1801 Wood Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3131.
Harmony School Of Innovation-sugar Land
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13738 Old Richmond Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 302-6445
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Jenks Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27602 Westridge Creek Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-4106
Gr: PK-5 | 1,356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Malala Yousafzai
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11770 W Aliana Trace Dr
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 327-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3701 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Fulshear, TX 77441
(281) 234-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3535.
Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7910 Winston Ranch Pkwy
Richmond, TX 77406
(832) 223-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Bend County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Bend County, TX include Commonwealth Elementary School, Stafford Stem Magnet Academy and Bess Campbell Elementary School. Fort Bend County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Fort Bend County?
189 public schools are located in Fort Bend County.
What percentage of students in Fort Bend County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Fort Bend County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Bend County?
Fort Bend County public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fort Bend County are often viewed compared to one another?

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