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Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 150 public schools serving 129,005 students in Montgomery County, TX (there are 54 private schools, serving 7,358 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, TX are Buckalew Elementary School, Mitchell Intermediate School and David Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckalew Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4909 W Alden Bridge Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(281) 465-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Intermediate School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6800 Alden Bridge
Spring, TX 77382
(832) 592-8500
Gr: 5-6 | 1,253 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
David Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5301 Shadow Bend Pl
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 298-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Galatas Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9001 Cochrans Crossing Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-5000
Gr: PK-4 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Collins Intermediate School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6020 Shadowbend Pl
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 298-3800
Gr: 5-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Mccullough J High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3800 S Panther Creek Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(832) 592-5100
Gr: 7-8 | 2,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Snyder Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
28601 Birnham Woods Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 663-4400
Gr: PK-4 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
The Woodlands High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6101 Research Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 4,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Tough Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11660 Crane Brook Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(281) 465-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Deretchin Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11000 Merit Oaks Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(832) 592-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Ride Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4920 W Panther Creek Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 465-2800
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7420 Crownridge Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(936) 709-1600
Gr: PK-4 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Clark Intermediate School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4182 Trench Ln
Spring, TX 77386
(936) 709-7700
Gr: 5-6 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7332 Cochrans Crossing Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-1700
Gr: PK-4 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
680 Fish Creek Thoroughfare
Montgomery, TX 77316
(936) 709-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Madeley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3500 Madeley Ranch Rd
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Infinity Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26751 Sorters Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Keenan Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19180 Keenan Cut Off
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Knox J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12104 Sawmill Rd
Spring, TX 77380
(832) 592-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,395 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
Kaufman Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2760 Northridge Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 592-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Birnham Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
31150 Birnham Woods Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 663-4200
Gr: PK-4 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2222.
Lone Star Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16600 Fm 2854
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Cox Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3333 Waterbend Cove
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 465-3200
Gr: 5-6 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
York J High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3515 Waterbend Cove
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 592-8600
Gr: 7-8 | 2,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2855 Spring Trails Bend
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 465-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2626.
College Park High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 College Park Dr
Conroe, TX 77384
(936) 709-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
Bear Branch Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8909 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771
Gr: PK-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Oak Hills J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19190 Keenan Cut Off
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,311 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Cedric C Smith
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28747 Hardin Store Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2300
Gr: PK-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Lake Creek High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20639 Fm 2854
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,692 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3131.
Montgomery J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19000 Stewart Creek Rd
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,083 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3232.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4200 Falls Lakes Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 482-6800
Gr: PK-4 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3333.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13755 Liberty St
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3434.
Reaves Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1717 N Loop 336 W
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 709-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Suchma Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10261 Harper's School Rd
Conroe, TX 77385
(936) 709-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 1,428 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, TX include Buckalew Elementary School, Mitchell Intermediate School and David Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
145 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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