Public schools in Tomball, TX
22 open public schools with an address in Tomball, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,636
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Tomball public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Tomball, TX: 8 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,636 students, an average of 882 per school. The largest campus is Tomball H S (3,227 students), and the largest elementary school is Canyon Pointe El (829).
Tomball ISD operates the most schools here (19), plus 3 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 14.5:1, 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% 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 Tomball
Tomball ISD
Public school district
19 schools in Tomball · 27 total
Comquest Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tomball
School of Science and Technology
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tomball · 8 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tomball · 39 total
Elementary schools in Tomball
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Pointe El Tomball ISD | PK–04 | 829 | 13.4:1 | |
| Grand Oaks El Tomball ISD | PK–04 | 548 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lakewood El Tomball ISD | PK–04 | 756 | 13.3:1 | |
| Rosehill El Tomball ISD | PK–04 | 751 | 12.9:1 | |
| Sst the Woodlands School of Science and Technology · Charter | PK–07 | 559 | 15.9:1 | |
| Tomball El Tomball ISD | PK–04 | 668 | 13.9:1 | |
| Wildwood El Tomball ISD | PK–04 | 819 | 14.4:1 | |
| Willow Creek El Tomball ISD | PK–04 | 687 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Tomball
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lakes J H Tomball ISD | 07–08 | 1,015 | 17.1:1 | |
| Northpointe Int Tomball ISD | 05–06 | 768 | 14.9:1 | |
| Tomball Int Tomball ISD | 05–06 | 1,179 | 14.1:1 | |
| Tomball J H Tomball ISD | 07–08 | 948 | 17.6:1 | |
| Willow Wood J H Tomball ISD | 07–08 | 884 | 16.6:1 |
High schools in Tomball
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ischool-Creekside Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | 09–12 | 130 | 25.6:1 | |
| Tomball Alternative Education Center Tomball ISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Tomball H S Tomball ISD | 09–12 | 3,227 | 18.1:1 | |
| Tomball Memorial H S Tomball ISD | 09–12 | 3,213 | 18.1:1 | |
| Tomball Star Academy Tomball ISD | 09–12 | 402 | 17.7:1 | |
| Tomball West H S Tomball ISD | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tomball
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comquest Academy Comquest Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 01–12 | 34 | 13.9:1 | |
| Early Excellence Academy Tomball ISD | PK–PK | 219 | 12.3:1 | |
| Tomball J J a E P Campus Tomball ISD · Alternative School | 10–11 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.2%
- Hispanic36.1%
- Black7.4%
- Asian9.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Tomball schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,636 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tomball
How many public schools are in Tomball, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Tomball: 8 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 17,636 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tomball?
Schools with an address in Tomball belong to 4 education agencies, led by Tomball ISD (19 schools), Comquest Academy (1 school), School of Science and Technology (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 Tomball?
Tomball H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tomball, with 3,227 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tomball?
Yes. 3 of the 22 public schools in Tomball are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Comquest Academy, Ischool-Creekside, Sst the Woodlands. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tomball schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tomball public schools is 14.5:1, 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 Tomball 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