Public schools in Cypress, TX
38 open public schools with an address in Cypress, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
38
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
52,514
36 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
24 virtual
An overview of Cypress public schools
The federal directory lists 38 public schools in Cypress, TX: 21 elementary, 11 middle, 6 high. The 36 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 52,514 students, an average of 1,459 per school. The largest campus is Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), and the largest elementary school is McGown El (1,408).
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD operates the most schools here (33), and 3 regular districts have at least one Cypress campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 24 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 39% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cypress
Elementary schools in Cypress
21| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 1,014 | 15.7:1 | |
| Ault El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 930 | 15.6:1 | |
| Black El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 1,125 | 15.3:1 | |
| Byrd El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,138 | 17.3:1 | |
| Hamilton El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 999 | 16.4:1 | |
| Harmony Science Academy - Bridgeland Harmony Public Schools - Houston North · Charter | PK–06 | — | — | |
| Keith El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 1,135 | 17.3:1 | |
| Lamkin El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 834 | 15.6:1 | |
| McGown El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,408 | 17.7:1 | |
| Millsap El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 899 | 15:1 | |
| Pope El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 997 | 16.5:1 | |
| Postma El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 753 | 14.8:1 | |
| Rennell El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 1,260 | 17.2:1 | |
| Richard T McReavy El Waller ISD | PK–05 | 418 | 15.4:1 | |
| Robison El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 1,135 | 18.3:1 | |
| Sampson El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 900 | 18:1 | |
| Swenke El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 892 | 17.2:1 | |
| Warner El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 1,168 | 17.5:1 | |
| Wells El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 1,133 | 17.4:1 | |
| West El Tomball ISD | PK–04 | 740 | 15.5:1 | |
| Woodard El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 990 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Cypress
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Middle Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | 06–08 | 1,376 | 14.5:1 | |
| Goodson Middle Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | 06–08 | 1,360 | 16.5:1 | |
| Hamilton Middle Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | 06–08 | 1,474 | 17.6:1 | |
| Hopper Middle Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | 06–08 | 873 | 13.7:1 | |
| Oakcrest Int Tomball ISD | 05–06 | 815 | 14.6:1 | |
| Rowe Middle Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | 06–08 | 1,481 | 17:1 | |
| Salyards Middle Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | 06–08 | 1,413 | 18.1:1 | |
| Smith Middle Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | 06–08 | 1,091 | 19.2:1 | |
| Spillane Middle Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | 06–08 | 1,436 | 17:1 | |
| Sprague Middle Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 06–08 | 1,555 | 19.9:1 | |
| West Int Tomball ISD | 05–06 | — | — |
High schools in Cypress
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 09–12 | 3,707 | 17.1:1 | |
| Cy-Fair H S Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 09–12 | 3,216 | 15.2:1 | |
| Cypress Park H S Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 09–12 | 3,117 | 16:1 | |
| Cypress Ranch H S Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 09–12 | 3,463 | 17.1:1 | |
| Cypress Springs H S Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 09–12 | 2,800 | 14.8:1 | |
| Cypress Woods H S Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 09–12 | 3,469 | 16:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30%
- Hispanic32.6%
- Black17.8%
- Asian14.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 36 Cypress schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (52,514 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cypress
How many public schools are in Cypress, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 38 open public schools with a location address in Cypress: 21 elementary, 11 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 52,514 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cypress?
Schools with an address in Cypress belong to 4 education agencies, led by Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (33 schools), Tomball ISD (3 schools), Harmony Public Schools - Houston North (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cypress?
Bridgeland H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cypress, with 3,707 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cypress?
Yes. 1 of the 38 public schools in Cypress are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Harmony Science Academy - Bridgeland. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cypress schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cypress public schools is 16.5:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cypress guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Texas cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities