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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 77449 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 27,537 students in 77449, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,650 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 77449, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77449, TX are Calvin Nelms High School, Bonnie Holland Elementary School and Calvin Nelms Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77449 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77449, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77449, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Bonnie Holland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23720 Seven Meadow Pkwy
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0506
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Stockdick J High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4777 Peek Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Mcroberts Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3535 N Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Morton Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2502 Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Diane Winborn Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22555 Prince George
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4321 Westfield Village Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
T H Mcdonald J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3635 Lakes Of Bridgewater Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Loraine T Golbow Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3535 Lakes Of Bridgewater Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6424 Settlers Village
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 345-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Mcfee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19315 Plantation Cove Ln
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 463-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Morton Ranch J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2498 N Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Franz Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2751 N Westgreen Blvd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Hemmenway Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20400 W Little York
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-9870
Gr: PK-5 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19790 Kieth Harrow Blvd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19802 Kieth Harrow Blvd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cypress Lakes High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5750 Greenhouse Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Duryea Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20150 Arbor Creek Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-5174
Gr: PK-5 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Cardiff J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Dayflorwer Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Jack & Sharon Rhoads Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19711 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Emery Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19636 Plantation Myrtles Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 213-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Jowell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6355 Greenhouse Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 463-5966
Gr: 3-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Morton Ranch High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21000 Franz Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,944 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20100 Saums Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Ctr - West
Alternative School
19350 Rebel Yell
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Brosnahan Elementary School
20220 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Hoover Elementary School
6425 Greenhouse Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(832) 667-7301
Gr: PK-2 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77449, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77449, TX include Calvin Nelms High School, Bonnie Holland Elementary School and Calvin Nelms Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77449?
28 public schools are located in 77449.
What percentage of students in 77449 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 77449 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77449?
77449 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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