Public schools in Katy, TX
96 open public schools with an address in Katy, operated by 10 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
96
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
105,756
93 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
9
10 virtual
An overview of Katy public schools
The federal directory lists 96 public schools in Katy, TX: 58 elementary, 19 middle, 15 high, 4 combined or other. The 93 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 105,756 students, an average of 1,137 per school. The largest campus is Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), and the largest elementary school is Robertson El (1,508).
Katy ISD operates the most schools here (71), and 4 regular districts have at least one Katy campus, plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 13.8:1, similar to 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 9 charter schools, 10 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 12 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 11 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 10 of 13 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% 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 Katy
Katy ISD
Public school district
71 schools in Katy · 80 total
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Public school district
13 schools in Katy · 94 total
Aristoi Classical Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Katy · 3 total
Calvin Nelms Charter Schools
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Katy
International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Katy · 44 total
Lamar CISD
Public school district
2 schools in Katy · 56 total
Excel Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Katy · 4 total
Harmony Public Schools - Houston North
Independent charter agency
1 school in Katy · 12 total
Harmony Public Schools - Houston West
Independent charter agency
1 school in Katy · 6 total
Royal ISD
Public school district
1 school in Katy · 5 total
Elementary schools in Katy
58| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred & Ann Boudny El Katy ISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Aristoi Classical Academy Aristoi Classical Academy · Charter | KG–04 | 431 | 17.5:1 | |
| Bethke El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 964 | 13.3:1 | |
| Bonnie Holland El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 784 | 12.7:1 | |
| Brosnahan El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,035 | 16.6:1 | |
| Campbell El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,173 | 13.3:1 | |
| Cimarron El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 495 | 10.4:1 | |
| David & Terri Youngblood El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,186 | 14.2:1 | |
| Diane Winborn El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 728 | 12.1:1 | |
| Duryea El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 1,089 | 15.6:1 | |
| Edna Mae Fielder El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 945 | 13.2:1 | |
| Emery El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 974 | 15:1 | |
| Franz El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,115 | 13.3:1 | |
| Fred and Patti Shafer El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 935 | 12.7:1 | |
| Griffin El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 782 | 13.8:1 | |
| Harmony Science Academy-Katy Harmony Public Schools - Houston West · Charter | PK–07 | 1,347 | 16.9:1 | |
| Hazel S Pattison El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,265 | 15.3:1 | |
| Hemmenway El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 947 | 15.1:1 | |
| Hoover El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–02 | 660 | 12.7:1 | |
| Iltexas Katy El International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | KG–05 | 936 | 17.4:1 | |
| Jack & Sharon Rhoads El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 703 | 11.6:1 | |
| James & Mitzi Cross El Katy ISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| James E Williams El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 868 | 12.3:1 | |
| Jeanette Hayes El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 515 | 11.3:1 | |
| Jenks El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,356 | 13.5:1 | |
| Joella Exley El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 868 | 12.8:1 | |
| Jowell El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | 03–05 | 574 | 15.1:1 | |
| Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 923 | 17.5:1 | |
| Katy El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 699 | 13.6:1 | |
| Keiko Davidson El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 922 | 12.5:1 | |
| Leonard El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,051 | 12.9:1 | |
| Loraine T Golbow El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 640 | 12:1 | |
| McElwain El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,039 | 14.1:1 | |
| McFee El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 961 | 15.2:1 | |
| McRoberts El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 864 | 12.2:1 | |
| Memorial Parkway El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 714 | 10:1 | |
| Morton Ranch El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 969 | 12.1:1 | |
| Nottingham Country El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 836 | 13.4:1 | |
| Odessa Kilpatrick El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 968 | 13.5:1 | |
| Ray and Jamie Wolman El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,054 | 14.1:1 | |
| Robert King El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,011 | 13.3:1 | |
| Roberta Wright Rylander El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,034 | 12.7:1 | |
| Robertson El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,508 | 15.2:1 | |
| Robinson El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 908 | 16.5:1 | |
| Roosevelt Alexander El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 968 | 13.7:1 | |
| Royal Prairie El Royal ISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Russell & Cindi Faldyn El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,263 | 13.6:1 | |
| Sheridan El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 919 | 16:1 | |
| Stanley C Stanley El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 835 | 13.7:1 | |
| Sue Creech El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 804 | 12.8:1 | |
| Sundown El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 720 | 11.1:1 | |
| Tamarron El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 1,167 | 19.6:1 | |
| Tom Wilson El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,058 | 13.1:1 | |
| Ursula Stephens El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 578 | 10.5:1 | |
| Walker El Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | PK–05 | 984 | 15.1:1 | |
| West Memorial El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 970 | 11.8:1 | |
| Woodcreek El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,301 | 15.1:1 | |
| Zelma Hutsell El Katy ISD | PK–05 | 804 | 11.9:1 |
Middle schools in Katy
19| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckendorff J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,674 | 17.4:1 | |
| Calvin Nelms Middle Calvin Nelms Charter Schools · Charter | 06–08 | 160 | 21.1:1 | |
| Cardiff J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 803 | 11.3:1 | |
| Cinco Ranch J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,455 | 15:1 | |
| Garland McMeans J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,133 | 15.6:1 | |
| Haskett J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,208 | 13.9:1 | |
| Iltexas Katy Middle International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 06–08 | 459 | 17.6:1 | |
| Katy J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,155 | 13.8:1 | |
| Memorial Parkway J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 766 | 11.9:1 | |
| Morton Ranch J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,205 | 12.5:1 | |
| Nelson J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 904 | 15.3:1 | |
| Rodger & Ellen Beck J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,239 | 15.4:1 | |
| Seven Lakes J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,571 | 16.2:1 | |
| Stockdick J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,103 | 13.8:1 | |
| T H McDonald J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 966 | 12.7:1 | |
| Tays J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,462 | 16.6:1 | |
| Thornton Middle Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Virtual | 06–08 | 1,424 | 15.4:1 | |
| West Memorial J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 897 | 12.8:1 | |
| Woodcreek J H Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,566 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Katy
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Learning Ctr - West Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Aristoi Classical Upper School Aristoi Classical Academy · Charter | 05–12 | 664 | 14.4:1 | |
| Arthur Miller Career Center Katy ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Calvin Nelms H S Calvin Nelms Charter Schools · Charter | 09–12 | 183 | 17.6:1 | |
| Cinco Ranch H S Katy ISD | 09–12 | 3,740 | 16.7:1 | |
| Cypress Lakes H S Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 09–12 | 3,175 | 14.9:1 | |
| Jordan H S Katy ISD | 09–12 | 3,330 | 17.3:1 | |
| Katy H S Katy ISD | 09–12 | 3,543 | 15.4:1 | |
| Leadership Academy Excel Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 36 | 6:1 | |
| Morton Ranch H S Katy ISD | 09–12 | 2,944 | 13.9:1 | |
| Opport Awareness Ctr Katy ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 170 | 3.5:1 | |
| Paetow H S Katy ISD | 09–12 | 3,447 | 14.8:1 | |
| Seven Lakes H S Katy ISD | 09–12 | 3,773 | 17.8:1 | |
| Taylor H S Katy ISD | 09–12 | 3,384 | 16.2:1 | |
| Tompkins H S Katy ISD | 09–12 | 3,155 | 17.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Katy
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman H S Katy ISD | 09–11 | 778 | 11.9:1 | |
| Harmony School of Excellence - Katy Harmony Public Schools - Houston North · Charter | PK–09 | 1,123 | 18:1 | |
| Harris Co Sch for Accelerated Lrn Katy ISD · Alternative School | 09–11 | 1 | — | |
| Project Tyke Katy ISD · Special Education School | PK–PK | 13 | 1.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.1%
- Hispanic38.3%
- Black17.5%
- Asian16.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 91 Katy schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (105,756 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Katy
How many public schools are in Katy, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 96 open public schools with a location address in Katy: 58 elementary, 19 middle, 15 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 105,756 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Katy?
Schools with an address in Katy belong to 10 education agencies, led by Katy ISD (71 schools), Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (13 schools), Aristoi Classical Academy (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Katy?
Seven Lakes H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Katy, with 3,773 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Katy?
Yes. 9 of the 96 public schools in Katy are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Aristoi Classical Academy, Aristoi Classical Upper School, Calvin Nelms H S. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Katy schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Katy public schools is 13.8:1, similar to 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 Katy 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.
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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