Best Public Schools in Katy, TX

The city of Katy, Texas is home to 84 schools that are part of the Katy Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 158 out of 968 districts in Texas and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The district serves students from elementary through high school, with 53 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 13 high schools.

Many of the schools in Katy ISD are standouts, with several high schools and middle schools ranked among the top in the state. Cinco Ranch High School, Seven Lakes High School, and Tompkins High School all have 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and graduation rates above 95%. The district's middle schools, such as Beckendorff J H, Seven Lakes J H, and Garland McMeans J H, are also highly ranked, with several earning 5-star ratings and dropout rates below 0.1%.

While the Katy ISD schools generally perform very well, the data reveals some disparities within the district. There is a wide range in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 9.78% at Ray And Jamie Wolman Elementary to 86.15% at Sundown Elementary. Additionally, spending per student varies significantly, from $6,829 at Iltexas Katy Middle to $99,171 at Opport Awareness Center. These disparities suggest that while the Katy ISD is providing a high-quality education overall, there may be opportunities to ensure more equitable access to resources and support for all students within the district.