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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 77494 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 41,802 students in 77494, TX (there are 10 private schools, serving 871 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 77494, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77494, TX are Griffin Elementary School, Seven Lakes J High School and Seven Lakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77494 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77494, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77494, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Edna Mae Fielder Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Greenway Village Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1919.
Cinco Ranch High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7006
Gr: 9-12 | 3,740 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2020.
Harmony Science Academy-katy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22400 Grand Corner Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926
Gr: PK-7 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2431 Joan Collier Trce
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 223-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2222.
Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24831 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2323.
Joella Exley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21800 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Katy High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6331 Hwy Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 3,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2525.
Tamarron Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29616 Rileys Ridge
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 223-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Ursula Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2715 Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0200
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2727.
Leonard Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2602 Winchester Ranch Trail
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 396-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2828.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 S Peek Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
New El #47
6301 S Stadium Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 396-6000
Rank: n/an/a
New El #48
6301 S Stadium Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 396-6000
Rank: n/an/a
Project Tyke
Special Education School
6361 S Stadium Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Russell & Cindi Faldyn Elementary School
25615 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77494, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77494, TX include Griffin Elementary School, Seven Lakes J High School and Seven Lakes High School.
How many public schools are located in 77494?
32 public schools are located in 77494.
What percentage of students in 77494 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 77494 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77494?
77494 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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